SEPTEMBER FITNESS TIP!

Dry needling is yet, another rehab trend gaining a lot of attention.  It is also known as trigger point dry needling and intramuscular stimulation.  This is a treatment technique used by various healthcare practitioners, including physical therapists, physicians, and chiropractors to help relieve musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pain by releasing trigger points. Acupuncture restores energy flow, while dry needling targets dysfunctional muscle trigger points.  It has been shown to immediately increase pressure pain threshold (PPT) and range of motion, decrease muscle tone, and decrease pain.  I've had this done on my shoulder post surgery and it is not painful - the provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch and bring blood flow to the area.