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Does Dry Needling Hurt?
You may have heard of (or saw pictures of) dry needling before. A common question for those unfamiliar with this treatment is, “does it hurt?” The answer is yes and no; let me go into some detail of why:
Try Dry Needling When All Testing Is Negative
Have you ever had a patient who sustained a work-related injury with subjective report of radicular symptoms? A patient involved in a motor vehicle accident with report of symptoms radiating down the arm? A lower back injury, with the patient reporting symptoms down into their glutes? AND ALL IMAGING IS NEGATIVE????
Dry Needling: Runners can Relieve Pain and Continue to Train!
From indoor tracks and treadmills, endurance athletes and amateur runners are taking to the beautiful outdoors. As activity levels increase and miles add up, runners may experience pain, weakness, or fatigue, limiting their workout. Whatever the reason, runners can find themselves hitting a wall or plateauing throughout training. Many times symptoms are ignored and athletes...Read More
Athletico Physical Therapists Provide Dry Needling Service
People with any type of pain, from migraine headaches to arthritis to low back pain, may get relief from dry needling treatment, a skilled technique offered at a number of Athletico Physical Therapy facilities in greater Chicagoland and Wisconsin. Dry needling involves placing ultra-thin needles into painful areas of the body to stimulate the pain-causing...Read More
Dry Needling
Dry Needling All patients with any kind of pain problem will benefit from dry needling. This innovative pain treatment can be used to treat a variety of diagnoses including: Headaches / Migraines Neck pain Lateral and medial Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Shoulder impingement syndrome Low back pain ITB syndrome Piriformis syndrome Sciatica Greater trochanteric bursitis Hamstring...Read More
4 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Avoid Hip Surgery
Hip pain and treatment recommendations continue to be a highly researched and studied topic. As we learn more, we learn hip surgery is very common. As noted in the research, there were more than 62,000 hip surgeries performed between 2008 and 2013. With the increasing prevalence, one would think surgery is the only answer, but...Read More
Can Physical Therapy Help Manage My Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their daily lives and overall well-being. From persistent backaches to joint stiffness, managing chronic pain requires comprehensive strategies beyond temporary relief. Physical therapy has emerged as a crucial ally in this battle, offering sustainable solutions that address the root causes of pain and promote long-term healing. This...Read More
Healing Beyond the Surface: How Therapy Transforms Painful Scars
Scars aren’t just skin deep; they can carry physical discomfort and emotional weight. But here’s the good news – physical and occupational therapy can work wonders in managing scars from both surgery and other injuries, addressing both the visible and invisible aspects of healing. Let’s dive into how therapy can make a real difference for...Read More