Trigger Point Dry Needling Treatment in Portsmouth, NH
Trigger Point Dry Needling Frequently Asked Questions
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Due to the solid filament needle being thin, you should barely notice it going into the skin. What you will feel is the sensation of when the needle hits the targeted area. When a successful needling is performed, you will feel a muscle twitch, that can feel similar to a “charley horse” sensation. This can vary in intensity and will last for only a moment.
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This varies person to person. Some walk out of a session feeling better than when they came in. Others can feel sore in the muscle group that was needled, as if they had a very intense massage or did a big workout with that muscle. This soreness improves with increased blood flow and movement throughout the day. Symptoms tend to last no more than 24 hours.
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Most needles we are exposed to at doctors’ offices are a hollow needle in order to either inject a fluid into you, or draw fluid from you. The solid filament needles used in dry needling are meant to simply stimulate the trigger point that lays within the muscle. No fluid exchange is present, making this a dry method.
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Dry needling is not for everyone. If needles are not your thing, we can still achieve the same results without them. Dry needling can often get us to the results in less time and fewer visits, but does not need to be a part of your treatment plan.
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Yes. Every physical therapy session includes all services. We utilize whatever modality and techniques we believe you can benefit from the most.
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Yes. Working out before a session is no problem. Working out after a session can be beneficial for you, especially if you can move better. We typically advise not maxing out in weight or trying an exercise you have never done before after a dry needling session. A mild to moderate workout after a session can be helpful in flushing out the soreness that can be associated with dry needling.