What is Dry Needling?
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Dry needling is a treatment performed by trained physical therapists who are certified in the procedure.
Recently, Haley Flewwelling travelled to Ottawa to learn advanced techniques in dry needing skills, obtaining a level 2 certification!
So, what exactly is dry needling?
Dry needling is a technique using a stainless steel needle inserted into the skin to effect change in a tissues structure and function. Research has shown that dry needling can be used to:
Increase blood flow to the nerve and/or muscle (to improve healing)
Optimize muscle function/strength
Increase range of motion
Decrease muscle spasm
Elicit biochemical changes in the tissues
(decrease sensitizing agents and increase natural pain killers)Rebalance the autonomic nervous system
Dry needling can be beneficial to all areas of the body, including the entire spine, jaw, hands, feet, hips, and more!
Interested in trying dry needling as part of you treatment plan? Book an appointment with Haley online or call 902-406-7200.