Dry Needling - Tampa and St. Pete 

We're sure by now you've heard about dry needling. In case you haven't, here's what it is and how it can help you. 

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Dry needling is a very thin needle, without fluid that is inserted into a tight or painful muscle, tendon, or ligament.

 

Dry needling can help relieve tension headaches, reduce trigger points/knots, and decrease pain! A good example is your upper trap - you feel that little ball of tissue thats a little sensitive? Yeah? Me too...thats a great example of something that can be needled and feel much better afterwards!

 

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

 

Dry Needling:

• Decreases your pain 

• Improves your range of motion ​

• Helps you relax

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What to Expect With Dry Needling:

• Dry needling normally takes anywhere from 5-15 minutes

• Soreness in the muscle that was needled - almost like you worked out that muscle really hard!

• A small pinch of the needle going in/coming out

• Potentially a twitch! This is very common and normal - think of this as "resetting" the muscle 

 

Our Doctors of Physical Therapy at Forward Physio have been certified for a combined 6 years and have extensive knowledge and experience utilizing dry needling for various conditions.

 

Here's 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 about in Tampa.