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What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling (DN) has opened a new world of possibilities for improved tissue healing and pain reduction. By inserting thin monofilament needles into muscle, tendons, fascia, perineurally, ligaments, and scar tissue we are able to access and target deeper anatomical structures. Electrical stimulation with DN has been proven to stimulate changes biomechanically, chemically, vascularly, and endocrinologically in pathological tissue.
What does that mean? Dry needling with electrical stimulation actually changes your body's perception of pain neurologically and corrects the chemical stimulus of pain locally. See 'Science Stuff' below for the full rundown.
What Can you Treat with Dry Needling?
A variety of diagnoses, including tendonitis, overuse injuries, scar tissue, headaches, migraines, sprains, strains, muscle spasms, muscle tightness, trigger points, chronic pain, arthritis, impingement, nerve compression, nerve entrapment, carpel tunnel and so much more!
The Science Behind Dry Needling
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Want to learn more? Feel free to contact us or take a look at our Research Page to keep learning!
Dry Needling is used by our physical therapists as an additional means of rehab to assist in speeding up recovery and tissue healing. It is often integrated into a comprehensive recovery program which will include additional forms of manual therapy, joint mobilizations, and strength training.
Deep Dive Into the Science
This section is meant for physicians to learn about the neurophysiology behind trigger points, chronic pain, dry needling and pain reduction...coming soon
For now, take a look at the research articles in our 'research' section
About
Symmetry Physical Therapy is a privately owned one-on-one, patient-centered physical therapy clinic in Downtown Miami/Brickell. Every treatment is with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy for the entire hour. Symmetry’s specialized, dedicated, and passionate team of professionals is fully committed to each patient’s success.
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