{"id":51936,"date":"2024-08-16T16:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=51936"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:50:05","slug":"dry-needling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dry-needling\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Dry Needling Help Treat Muscle Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dry needling<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a technique that is employed by acupuncturists, physical therapists, and other professionals in the healthcare sector to address myofascial pain and motor control issues. It is usually applied together with other pain management strategies such as physiotherapy, exercises, and massage. <\/span>Dry needle treatment <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involves the insertion of thin, sharp needles into the skin in order to access the myofascial trigger points. Understanding the <\/span>dry needle therapy <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">process provides insight into its applications, benefits, and potential side effects, helping you make informed decisions about incorporating it into your pain management plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dry-needling\/#What_is_Dry_Needling\" >What is Dry Needling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dry-needling\/#How_Does_Dry_Needling_Therapy_Work\" >How Does Dry Needling Therapy Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dry-needling\/#Dry_Needling_Benefits_and_Side_Effects\" >Dry Needling: Benefits and Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dry-needling\/#Does_Dry_Needling_Hurt\" >Does Dry Needling Hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dry-needling\/#What_Conditions_Can_Dry_Needling_Treat\" >What Conditions Can Dry Needling Treat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dry-needling\/#Who_Should_Not_Undergo_Dry_Needling\" >Who Should Not Undergo Dry Needling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dry-needling\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Dry_Needling\"><\/span><strong>What is Dry Needling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry needling <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involves the application of needles on specific muscle regions called trigger points with the aim of reducing pain and improving flexibility. The term \u201cmyofascial\u201d is a combination of \u201cmyo\u201d, meaning muscle, and \u201cfascia\u201d, meaning the connective tissue surrounding the muscles. Trigger points are hyperirritable spots in muscles that cause tenderness and pain and referred pain in other parts of the body. This technique is applied to reduce muscle contraction, improve blood flow and get rid of direct and referred pain originating from these points.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Dry_Needling_Therapy_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does Dry Needling Therapy Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When muscles are overused or injured, they can get into an energy crisis, where blood flow becomes insufficient. This lack of blood flow implies that the muscle does not get the oxygen and nutrients required to restore its normal state. As a result, the pH level of the tissue near the trigger point decreases (acidic), making the nerves more sensitive, and the area feels sore and painful. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a trigger point is stimulated with a needle, normal blood flow is resumed, the acidic environment is washed out, and muscle tension is released. The prick of the needle also stimulates nerve fibres, and the brain releases endorphins, which are natural pain relievers. After the needle is placed, the therapist may twirl the needle slightly to get a local twitch response, which is an indication that the muscle is responding to the <\/span>dry needle therapy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some patients may feel better and have reduced pain and stiffness after the <\/span>dry needle therapy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> session is over. However, for other people, it may take several sessions to see the results of the treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dry_Needling_Benefits_and_Side_Effects\"><\/span><strong>Dry Needling: Benefits and Side Effects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several <\/span>dry needling benefits<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is inexpensive, mostly safe, and can easily help in the release of the trigger points, thus reducing muscle pain and stiffness and increasing flexibility and mobility. However, there are some possible <\/span>dry needling side effects<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A person may experience complications such as<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> soreness\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain during and after the treatment, stiffness, swell<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ing, bruising at site of insertion, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dizziness, and tiredness. While not common, complications like infection or pneumothorax (collapsed lung) can happen, so it is crucial to make sure your provider is skilled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Dry_Needling_Hurt\"><\/span><strong>Does Dry Needling Hurt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>dry needle treatment<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> procedure may cause some pain. Trigger points are usually sensitive, and therefore, palpation of the points may be uncomfortable. When the needles are inserted, you may experience a pinprick sensation, but since the needles are very fine, the sensation is usually mild. After <\/span>dry needle treatment<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is advisable to keep the area active and perform some stretching exercises to help with the healing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Conditions_Can_Dry_Needling_Treat\"><\/span><strong>What Conditions Can Dry Needling Treat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry needle therapy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is useful in the treatment of joint and disk problems, tendonitis, migraines, and tension headaches. It can also be used for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, whiplash, and repetitive motion disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal conditions, pelvic pain, and night cramps. Also, it offers treatment for other <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/chronic-pain\/\">chronic pain<\/a>, including phantom limb pain and postherpetic neuralgia, which is a complication of shingles. This effective therapy focuses on musculoskeletal pain and is an effective way of treating pain without the use of medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Not_Undergo_Dry_Needling\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Not Undergo Dry Needling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry needling therapy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not be safe for everyone. Here is a group of individuals who should avoid getting this therapy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant individuals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children below the age of 12<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a severe fear of needles (trypanophobia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with compromised immune systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent surgery patients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People on blood thinning medications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, <\/span>dry needling benefits<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are promising for the treatment of muscle pain and increasing the range of motion. It may be slightly uncomfortable and may take several sessions to get the best results, but it can be a part of the pain management plan. It is always recommended to consult a healthcare provider to determine whether <\/span>dry needling<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is safe for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dry needling is a technique that is employed by acupuncturists, physical therapists, and other professionals in the healthcare sector to address myofascial pain and motor control issues. It is usually applied together with other pain management strategies such as physiotherapy, exercises, and massage. 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