{"id":1714,"date":"2023-06-07T16:25:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T16:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balanceatx.com\/?p=1714"},"modified":"2023-06-07T16:37:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T16:37:10","slug":"what-is-dry-needling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balanceatx.com\/what-is-dry-needling\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Dry Needling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1714\" class=\"elementor elementor-1714\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61320e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61320e1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb885e2\" data-id=\"bb885e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17403b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17403b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 08-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div data-paragraph=\"true\"><center><em><strong>Have you heard of dry needling?<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/><\/center><\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">&#8220;Dry needling&#8221; or \u201ctrigger point needling\u201d is growing in popularity particularly because of its adoption by physical therapists and chiropractors in Texas.<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">I utilize dry needling in my practice, but it is not the technique I use first for many conditions because it tends to cause much more intense sensations that not every nervous system can benefit from.<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">Dry needling is a technique that uses an acupuncture needle to target trigger points (&#8220;knots&#8221; or areas of tight, ropy fascia) and stimulate a twitch response. Once the twitch has been achieved, the muscle is able to relax and naturally find homeostasis, resulting in pain relief, blood and oxygen perfusion and return of function.<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">The technique can seem borderline magical when used appropriately. If a trigger point is the root cause of impacted functionality or pain, getting it to release fixes the problem almost immediately.<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">However, dry needling is not the answer to every problem and I&#8217;ve heard many stories of patients trying dry needling somewhere and having a very negative experience.<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">Dry needling is a relatively aggressive technique and is not appropriate for all body constitutions or nervous system states. <a href=\"https:\/\/balanceatx.com\/acupuncture-meditation-the-vagus-nerve\/\">For example, a highly anxious or acutely stressed person<\/a> may indeed have trigger points that could be released, but using a technique like dry needling would probably have the effect of ramping up their nervous system activation and result in more feelings of tightness and anxiety.<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">If you&#8217;re interested in trying dry needling, I highly encourage you to talk with your provider about the pros and cons and get their feedback as to whether it is the best technique for <i><strong>your<\/strong><\/i> needs. \u00a0Acupuncturists are trained in a large variety of techniques that take into account the whole person and how they are presenting that day.<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-paragraph=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/balanceatx.com\/#location\">Let me know your questions about or experiences with dry needling<\/a> &#8211; I&#8217;d really love to hear about them! 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