304-754-6000 - Rankin Physical Therapy



Rankin Physical Therapy Dry needling therapyHedgesvilleMartinsburgTDN is different from acupunctureAcupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that is holistic in its approachThere are set points in acupuncture to insert needlesDry needling is a western medicine technique that focuses on restoring normal muscle activityWith dry needling, we put the needle directly into the muscle knotPhysiologic effectsDisrupts trapped body chemicals in myofascial trigger points, and relieves trigger point and associated painReleases natural painkillers in the areaLocal inflammationPurpose of treatmentRelieve pain associated with trigger pointsIncrease range of motionImprove muscle functionProcedurePosition patient comfortably such that target body area can be reached by clinician.Locate the trigger point Proceed with dry needling treatmentOn removal, some small bleeding may occur and usually stops quickly with application of pressureWhat do you feel?Quick cramping, like a charlie horse that eases quicklySoreness lasting a few minutes to 24 hoursOccasional local bruisingRelief of local painImproved overall movementIncreased Resistance for Stretching & Therapeutic ExercisesDry Needling Locations:Hedgesville 181 Roaring Lion Drive304-754-6000Martinsburg302 Rock Cliff Drive304-267-0866Inwood: Coming Soon!8543 Winchester Avenue ................
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