Dry Needling

Dry Needling (DN) is a skilled intervention performed by certified healthcare professionals. It is the insertion of fine filiform needles into the body to treat a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. This includes both acute and chronic conditions such as muscle strains, tendonitis, tendinopathy, trigger points, headaches, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, and low and neck pain. It has been shown to reduce local and referred pain, improve range of motion, and enhance recovery. Dry needling is safe and the most common side effects are muscle soreness and mild bruising. With Symmetry Sports LLC you will receive exceptional care. Book your appointment today.

What Is Sports Therapy?

Sports Therapy is the assessment and treatment of soft tissue and joint dysfunction and pain. Massage can help restore flexibility and range of motion as well as increase overall wellness and relaxation.

Sports Therapy — Therapist Working on Injured Leg in Woburn, MA

Benefits of Sports Therapy

Increase Blood Flow
Increase Joint Range of Motion
Increase Sense of Well-Being

Decrease Muscle Tension
Decrease Neurological Excitability
Decrease Chance of Injury

Decrease Recovery Time Between Workouts
Decrease Muscle Spasms

Types of Treatments

Myofascial Release
Thai Massage
Acupuncture/Electro-acupuncture

Therapeutic Ultrasound
Taping
IFC

Joint Mobilization
Home Exercise
Cupping Therapy

In Which Situations Would Dry Needling Be Used?

Patients who present with syndromes, neuromuscularskeletal disorders and movement impairment syndromes can all benefit from dry needling. Simple muscle tightness, strains, and sprains, an overworked body needing recovery, muscle activation, swelling reduction and pain modulation are all clinical examples for the use of dry needling.

How is Dry Needling Different From Acupuncture?

While dry needling and acupuncture use very thin needles, the placement and reason behind the placement are different. Acupuncture, based on traditional Chinese medicine, follows energy channels or pathways. The technique was initially used to balance energy flow by inserting the needles into specific points along the paths that run throughout your body.

Dry Needling creates a healing response in the tissue that has been lesioned. Tissues contributing to neuromuscularskeletal dysfunction can be dry needled, including muscle, fascia, tendon, capsule, ligament, peri-neural structures and microvascular structures.