Trigger Point Dry Needling
We are pleased to be among the first physical therapists in Virginia to provide trigger point dry needling. We have 6 physical therapists on staff certified in this approach. We are also a hosting facility for instruction by Myopain Seminars, the leading teachers throughout the world for this technique.
What is Dry Needling?
Trigger point dry needling (TPDN), also referred to as intramuscular stimulation, has been used successfully for decades in other countries. This treatment for muscular tightness and spasms is performed by physical therapists using acupuncture needles. The needle is inserted into the muscle, targeting a myofascial trigger point. Needling of the trigger point will cause a local "twitch response", which is an involuntary spinal cord reflex where the fibers in the tight band of muscle contract.
What is a Trigger Point?
Myofascial trigger points are defined as hyper-irritable spots in the skeletal muscle associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band of tissue surrounding the muscle. These localized areas of deep tenderness within the tight muscle band often refer pain, cause muscle shortening and limited range of motion, and compress and irritate nerves. When nerves are irritated, they cause a protective spasm of all the muscles in which they are connected.
Is Dry Needling the same as Acupunture?
No. Trigger Point Dry Needling is different from acupuncture. Acupuncture is based on eastern metaphysical concepts and attempts to control the flow and balance of energy in the body. TPDN, while using acupuncture needles, is based on scientific neurophysiological and biomechanical principles.
Treatment
Physical therapists around the world are using TPDN to effectively treat acute and chronic orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions. Upon evaluation, our physical therapists trained in TPDN can determine if your particular condition would benefit from this treatment method. For more information on TPDN, please refer to the Myopain Seminars website.
What is Dry Needling?
Trigger point dry needling (TPDN), also referred to as intramuscular stimulation, has been used successfully for decades in other countries. This treatment for muscular tightness and spasms is performed by physical therapists using acupuncture needles. The needle is inserted into the muscle, targeting a myofascial trigger point. Needling of the trigger point will cause a local "twitch response", which is an involuntary spinal cord reflex where the fibers in the tight band of muscle contract.
What is a Trigger Point?
Myofascial trigger points are defined as hyper-irritable spots in the skeletal muscle associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band of tissue surrounding the muscle. These localized areas of deep tenderness within the tight muscle band often refer pain, cause muscle shortening and limited range of motion, and compress and irritate nerves. When nerves are irritated, they cause a protective spasm of all the muscles in which they are connected.
Is Dry Needling the same as Acupunture?
No. Trigger Point Dry Needling is different from acupuncture. Acupuncture is based on eastern metaphysical concepts and attempts to control the flow and balance of energy in the body. TPDN, while using acupuncture needles, is based on scientific neurophysiological and biomechanical principles.
Treatment
Physical therapists around the world are using TPDN to effectively treat acute and chronic orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions. Upon evaluation, our physical therapists trained in TPDN can determine if your particular condition would benefit from this treatment method. For more information on TPDN, please refer to the Myopain Seminars website.
