Dry Needling in Christchurch
A technique used by trained healthcare providers, such as acupuncturists and physical therapists, to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement issues. It involves inserting thin, dry needles into muscle tissue without injecting any substances, which helps to decrease muscle tightness and increase blood flow. The procedure targets trigger points in the muscles, eliciting a muscle twitch response that can relieve pain and improve function. Dry needling is often part of a broader pain management plan that may include exercise and other therapies.
How Does Dry Needling Work?
When your muscle is overused, it goes into an energy crisis where the muscle fibers aren’t getting an adequate blood supply. When they don’t get the normal blood supply, they don’t get the oxygen and nutrients that allow your muscle to go back to its normal resting state.
When this happens, the tissue near your trigger point becomes more acidic. Your nerves are sensitized, which makes the area sore and painful.
Stimulating a trigger point with a needle helps draw normal blood supply back to flush out the area and release tension. The prick sensation can also fire off nerve fibers that stimulate your brain to release endorphins, your body’s homemade pain medication.
