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Dry Needling For Jaw Pain And TMD
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint where your jaw attaches to the temple of the skull. It is a joint that allows you to move your jaw up and down and side to side. This joint is essential for guiding movements required for chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are conditions associated...Read More
I’m a Physical Therapist, and These Are 3 Reasons Why I Swear By Dry Needling For My Patients
When someone comes to physical therapy, what exactly are they looking for? The likely answer is to feel better in the quickest amount of time possible. As a new physical therapist, I often opted for manual therapy techniques to help relieve muscle tightness for my patients. Then, I started to add an instrument-assisted technique called...Read More
5 Reasons Why Dry Needling Isn’t As Scary As You Think
The word “needling” might make some feel hesitant about the world of dry needling, but dry needling isn’t as scary as it sounds. In fact, it could be the key to unlocking a pain-free and healthier you. Let’s dive into the world of dry needling and explore why it’s not as intimidating as you might...Read More
How Do I Know If Dry Needling Is Right For Me?
Most people have experienced some muscle tightness or pain in their lives. Many of those people have gone to get a massage or seen a chiropractor for an “adjustment.” They may have seen slight short-term improvements in their symptoms afterward, but symptoms often tend to return and remain a long-term issue. One popular technique within...Read More
How Dry Needling Can Play A Beneficial Role In Physical Therapy
Dry needling and acupuncture are two commonly utilized techniques to help treat pain or movement dysfunction. While both dry needling and acupuncture require the insertion of a monofilament needle, there are very few commonalities between the two. Let’s take a closer look at how they are used in practice and how dry needling plays a...Read More
From Dry Needling to Exercise Safety: Top 10 Blogs of 2023
Over the last year, our knowledgeable clinicians have shared their expertise on topics ranging from ergonomics, new parenting, workout tips, and everything in between. As we close out the year, here are ten topics that our readers had the most interest in.Read More
Can Dry Needling Help Sciatica Pain?
You or somebody you know has probably had an episode of low back pain that radiates into one or both legs. This is commonly referred to as sciatica. The sciatic nerve travels from the low back through the hips, glutes, and down into your lower leg. These symptoms are usually caused by disc involvement at...Read More
Is Dry Needling a Fad?
Dry needling is a treatment technique that uses a thin needle to treat underlying muscular trigger points and/or areas of tissue tenderness. This technique can be used to treat patients with musculoskeletal issues, including neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, muscle strains, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and many more.Read More