Dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points,muscle, fascia and connective tissue for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairment.
It is a technique use to treat dysfunction in skeletal muscle, fascia and connective i ltissue to reduce persistent pain and restore impairment in body structure and function leading to improve activity and participation. Source APTA, 2013.
It is highly effective and efficient technique,low in risk to benefit ratio,less expensive and portable anywhere.
Benefits of treatment-
- Decrease spasm,enhance drainage and deactivate trigger points.
- Restore flexibility ( lengthen the muscle)
- Restore tone (strengthen the muscle)
- Improve overall endurance and cardiovascular efficiency.
- Restore proprioception and coordination.
- Improve postural positioning,body usage (active and stationary) and breathing.
Conditions treated by dry needling technique in NIKITA PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC by Dr.Nikita Shelar (PT)
- Trapezitis
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis Elbow
- Rotattor Cuff Tear