Dry Needling Mooresville, NC

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used by healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, chiropractors, and some medical doctors, to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles (similar to acupuncture needles) directly into specific points in muscles, trigger points, or soft tissues to alleviate pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve musculoskeletal function. Dry needling is believed to have several effects:

• It stimulates a localized healing response by increasing blood flow and oxygenation to the affected tissues.
• It encourages the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers.
• It disrupts the abnormal neural signals sent by trigger points to the central nervous system, helping to relax and reset the affected muscles.

Dry needling is commonly used to address a range of musculoskeletal issues, including:

• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Muscle knots and tension
• Tendinitis and tendinopathy
• Joint pain and dysfunction
• Sports-related injuries
• Neck and back pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Sciatica
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders