DRY NEEDLING

dry needling treatment at valir physical therapy in oklahoma

You are not alone if you are experiencing pain or dysfunction; more than 50 million adults suffer from chronic pain each year. Fortunately, physical therapy is one of your pain-relief options! Dry needling is a therapeutic service provided by our Oklahoma physical therapy clinic to our patients in need.

If you are unfamiliar with this treatment and its numerous health benefits, you should know that it is only one of several treatment options available at Valir Physical Therapy. It is pain relief, mobility, and muscle tension reduction technique.

As part of the H2 Health national network of therapists, we have the resources to ensure you find the best fit for reaching your goals! Learn more about our partnership.

What exactly is dry needling?

Dry needling, contrary to popular belief, is not acupuncture. While the two therapies are similar in some ways, dry needling is based on western medical and research approaches.

This treatment simply provides a setting that encourages the body’s ability to heal while also relieving pain. To relieve pain, reduce muscular tension, and increase movement, a sterilized needle is inserted between the skin and the damaged tendons, ligaments, or muscles.

Because of the name, many people believe that dry needling is painful. The vast majority of our patients, however, report little to no discomfort during and after in-office procedures. Our highly trained physical therapists will ensure that your treatment is as comfortable as possible.

Patients may experience muscle pain for up to 48 hours after the procedure, but it usually goes away on its own. Cold and/or heat packs, as well as plenty of fluids, are effective home remedies for sore muscles.

How will dry needling in Oklahoma benefit me?

We have discovered that by combining traditional exercise-based treatments with dry needling, the vast majority of our patients achieve the pain-free results they seek.

Moreover, our physical therapists will tell you if this is the best course of therapy for you after a thorough exam to determine the severity of your problem!

Some common conditions that can be treated with dry needling are as follows:

  • Jaw pain
  • Back pain
  • Overuse injuries
  • Chronic headaches
  • Neck pain
  • Joint pain and discomfort

This treatment method has also been shown to benefit a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders, including:

  • Golfer’s elbow
  • Sciatica
  • Muscle spasms
  • Muscle strains
  • Tendinitis
  • Knee pain

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