Dry Needling
Treat the Autonomic Nervous System with Dry Needling to Improve Homeostasis & Reduce Pain: The Key to Health
At Proactive Rehabilitation & Wellness, we do dry needling a little bit different than most other clinics. We offer these treatments to help patients overcome their pain by addressing underlying tissues and factors. Dry needling works to treat the Autonomic Nervous System and helps to normalize the nervous system. This can result in decreased pain & stress. Needling causes real, biomechanical changes, which assist in reducing pain and help break the pain cycle.
ProActive clinicians have received specialized training and hold certifications in Dry Needling Treatment. We also have experience treating hundreds of patients experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain. Below, find some information about Dry Needling and our approach here at ProActive.
How Does Dry Needling Help Reduce Pain?
There are two processes at play when using dry needling to treat pain, mechanical and neurological. We also refer to these as the physiological (or physical) effects and neurological effects. Let’s dive into each below.
Process 1: Physiological (Physical) Effects
Inserting a needle in the right place can lead to:
- Improved circulation
- Sometimes a muscle twitch response leading to a reduction in tightness
- Improved range of motion
- A jump starts or restart of the healing process
Process 2: Neurological Effects
Inserting a needle into specific areas of the body can increase parasympathetic regulation. When we use needling to increase parasympathetic activation, we are able to:
- Decrease chronic pain
- Decrease inflammation
- Improve sleep quality
- Reduce anxiety
- Reduce depression
- And help the body heal as it was intended to
Most therapists who use dry needling aim to utilize process 1 only. This can be helpful, but at ProActive we aim to needle with both processes in mind and take a more holistic approach to health and healing.
Summary
Dry needling treatment has both physical and neurological effects to areas experiencing pain. By taking a more holistic approach to treatment, including dry needling treatment, we’re able to address multiple underlying factors of pain. It’s not just about the dry needling. It also must include exercise, breathing, neuromuscular retraining, and the like. We describe this approach a bit in an article which describes our 4-phase rehab framework.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Needling
What is Dry Needling (DN)?
Is Dry Needling the same as Acupuncture?
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Is Dry Needling Covered by Insurance?
DN is not usually covered by most insurance companies, including federal insurance plans (like Medicare) or commercial insurance plans. With the exception of Workman’s Compensation plans, it is considered a “non-covered service”. Check with your insurance company to see whether this treatment method is covered under your plan.
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Schedule Your Appointment Now!
Ready to try Dry Needling to treat your pain or musculoskeletal dysfunction?
While many clinics offer standard, general treatments, we offer specialized, evidence-based approaches aimed at getting you back to your meaningful activities as quickly as possible. We don’t just focus on the needles and the biomechanics factors, we target and address potential problems in the nervous system. Our goal is to help your body achieve homeostasis, leading to reduced pain and normal movement.
Address both the mechanical and neurological causes of pain…
- Resolve Muscle Tonicity
- Address Hyperactive Sympathetic Nervous System Issues
- Activate Normal Skeletal Muscle Relaxation to Reduce Pain
Follow a biopsychosocial, holistic treatment program aimed at addressing the complex factors of pain.
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