Dry Needling - Tampa and St. Pete 

We're sure by now you've heard about dry needling. But in case you haven't here's what it is and how it can help in a few sentences. 

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Dry needling is a thin needle that is inserted into a tight or painful muscle, a tendon, or ligament. That upper trap that has 2 knots? Dry needling can help. The headaches you get while sitting at your desk during work? Dry needling can help. Tight hamstrings and calves? You guessed it, dry needling can help.​

 

While dry needling is not a cure all it can certainly help, a lot.

 

Dry Needling has been shown to:

• Decrease pain 

• Improve range of motion ​

• Regulate your sympathetic nervous system to help you relax

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What to Expect With Dry Needling?

• Everyone experiences dry needling differently and it depends on where you are getting needled - but it is not considered painful by most 

• Time varies on the area being needled - some areas may take 5 minutes and others up to 15 minutes

• Post needling muscle soreness is not uncommon but is a normal response 

• The benefits listed above 

• Dry needling is included in all sessions with your plan of care, at no extra cost

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In case you were wondering, dry needling was legalized for physical therapists in Florida as of July of 2020. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy at Forward Physio have been certified for a combined 5 years and have extensive knowledge and experience utilizing dry needling for various conditions.

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We wrote a blog that goes a little more in depth about dry needling! It's a quick, informative read. 

Come by and see what the hype of dry needling is all about in Tampa or St. Pete!