Dry Needling Twitch Response Gluteal Muscles and Lumbar Muscles

I'll demonstrate some dry needling to the gluteal muscles and lumbar muscles as well as the gluteus maximus. Frequently, dry needling to these areas can bring relief for SI joint pain, low back pain, hip pain, sciatica, other radiating pain, tight muscles, and trigger points.
Dry needling is not typically recommended as a "stand alone" treatment and is more effectively used in conjunction with a plan of therapeutic exercises, manipulation or mobilization, soft tissue treatments, or other physical medicine treatments.
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[@thelucidangel]

He seems like the chilliest Doctor ever idk he's very comfortable lol

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

I'm not gonna lie, I've had a number of patients comment something similar. My favorite is a kiddo who said "Mom, why does his voice always sound the same." I laughed. I know I'm a bit monotone sometimes but I do try to get the important information across with some inflection, I promise!

[@cornnellify]

Certified in both eastern and western medical techniques. That’s a guy that loves what he does

[@nancyarchibald9095]

I had my 2nd dry needling with tens today on my lower back. I am blown away by the quick relief I am getting with this technique. Hallelujah. I've had to resort to quite a bit of pain medication for relief, up until now. I am so full of hope for an end to this debilitating problem.

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

I'm really glad to hear that! Acupuncture/dry needling for chronic lower back pain has some great supporting research as well. Best of luck in your recovery!

[@augustinwagstaf4076]

Happy for you nancy

[@augustinwagstaf4076]

Nancy..how are you..I am from india...hope you are well..I am augustin

[@luckydesilva6733]

Nicely explained with caring nature. Thank you lovely young man, bless you ..

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

Hope it helps, thanks for watching!

[@hesel117]

I REALLY need to find someone like him in Hertfordshire UK. He is SO good, knowledgable and skilled. Any recommendations gratefully received

[@mrsaskriders]

Thx I have a physio appointment but I can't get in until Dec. 1. The therapist has awesome qualifications probably like yours. Thx for the video. 👍👍

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

Andy, hoping he/she will help you on your way to getting back to being pain-free and active again. Best of luck!

[@seansanders9536]

Dry needling is amazing, literally cut the pain in half, and only hurts for a nanosecond

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

It's definitely worth it and a really awesome treatment when used the right way for the right reasons. Cool that you found some relief with it!

[@beckyruiz5733]

Can't wait to have this done, I have SI Joint pain

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

Find a great chiropractor and they'll likely be able to do dry needling and get you a great comprehensive rehab plan to get you feeling ASAP! Thanks for checking out our channel!

[@Monica-70]

I appreciate the explanation. Now I know what I will be getting into.

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

Hoping that it helps you! It can do some wonderful things, best of luck!

[@gurutrangsinghkhalsa3926]

Thank you, brother.

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

No problem, hope you found it educational and helpful!

[@hereweare9011]

I do this once a month, it's phenomenal!

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

I see quite a few patients who want to come 1x/month or with some routine frequency. Especially CrossFit athletes and MMA athletes who fee like it really helps them stay in good physical shape with their frequent training. Hope that it has helped you!

[@user-mb7fu6rg9v]

Do these dry needles penetrate the nerves and kidneys? and does it cause damage to the nerves and kidneys?

[@avn05]

I can’t feel my right glute when I do glute exercises. It doesn’t contract as good as my left one. Does dry needling help with that?

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

It may help improve the function of the muscle if it's limited by myofascial trigger points. I'd have to dig into the research and see what it says about dry needling and muscle recruitment to know for sure!

[@kashifzubair1403]

Does dry needling helps in lower back spasms doctor I really need to get rid of this pain can’t do gym d it’s my dream to lift weights it’s been an year or so suffering from lower back spasms

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

I certainly offer it to patients with lower back spasms, in addition to exercises/manipulation/mobilization/other therapies. I've seen many patients find relief with dry needling for the low back. Thanks for reaching out!

[@falayyou]

Can this help with adductor and knee tendinopathy?

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

Needling with therapeutic exercise and IASTM are the treatments I use the most for tendinopathy complaints. Rehab-focused chiropractors are great to see for knee tendinopathy and have a lot of treatments to help. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@kaywilkinson7078]

Is there a reason you don't leave the needle in place for a period of time? Many thanks

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

Sometimes I will leave the needle in, especially if I use electric stimulation with it. In acupuncture I typically leave needles in for 20 minutes, but dry needling is a bit different than acupuncture (although similar in many respects, especially how it works.) Some providers will leave needles in, some will not. I typically take them out because I want to needle other areas that require the patient to position differently. Also, I've read that there isn't research showing that leaving the needles in gives a more beneficial effect, although it may be true but hasn't been shown in research yet. Thanks for checking out our videos!

[@gypsyluv1118]

Is this better than acupuncture?

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

That's a great question. They are very similar treatments in many ways but differ on the "why" and where needles are placed. Both treatments have value but which one is appropriate will vary patient to patient. Thanks for watching!

[@daltonvoss7693]

Does this work for lumbar Sprains?

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

It's actually a great treatment at stimulating an increased healing response for sprains/strains. Combined with other treatments during an appointment like rehab exercises and/or spinal manipulation patients often get relief and recover quicker. Thanks for watching!

[@juliochen7630]

I'd say the dry needling is very similar with the mini-knife needling (小针刀) in China. I am taking that treatment now for my shoulder (60% rotator cuff injury + 40% frozen shoulder, according to my doctor). The problem was caused by the immune over-reaction of my body after taking the covid-19 vaccine. My immune system started to attack my shoulder which was injured 5-6 years ago in the gym!

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

I had a patient a year ago who claimed her frozen shoulder developed following an injection. I have read some research that suspected this may happen if the needle is placed to high in the deltoid and towards the subacromial or GH joint space - although this was just a hypothesis. I wish you the best in your recovery!

[@Moshka627]

@@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab It is said in Chinese medicine that the pathogen goes first to the weakest area, in this man's case his shoulder was previously injured establishing that vulnerability. I just wonder if the same reaction would have happened because of the prior injury regardless of how the shot was administered. It's interesting but I suppose we'll never know. To @Julio Chen, I hope you are doing well 3 months later.

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

@@Moshka627 I think that is a valuable perspective, many people will write off Chinese medicine, but the concepts are certainly prevalent in many areas of western medicine. Thanks for your input!

[@user-yv6po4ou3s]

GYATT

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

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[@richcohen9195]

Do the needles hurt in the buttocks area?

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

It really varies from person to person, but generally I don't find that dry needling creates severe discomfort. I've been needled there and the worst side effect for me is post-treatment soreness for a day or two - but it's worth the relief for me.

[@richcohen9195]

@@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab just the tip portion of buttocks has to be out or half way ?

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

@@richcohen9195 I just try and drape appropriately to make it more comfortable and be modest - only exposing the treatment area that I'm going to be needling.

[@daredevil1026]

This guy looks like Henry Cavill (superman)

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

Nice catch!

[@melissaoncoast]

I think my therapist only taps the needle and doesn't move it around because i never feel anything!!!!!

[@JasonWilliamsDC-Chiro-Rehab]

There is a lot of heterogeneity in how practitioners needle, for certain. There are various techniques and ways to use DN.

[@jlynno111]

I see this is from 4 months ago... but I'm curious... If you never feel anything - did it help? In my experience, the fingers poking around hurt more than the needle, but, I've also noticed if someone doesn't feel ANYTHING... I probably haven't hit the trigger point. Generally, I'll find that there is be something... maybe not painful with the poke, but a twitch.. a burn... even just a subtle ache. I have noticed when I don't hit the spot, the texture of the tissue is different. Sometimes the sensation isn't much, but when the needle is rotated, it picks up the fascia within the tissue and increases the experience. If it's in the wrong spot, rotating the needle won't grab any fascia... so I generally will remove the needle and start again to see if there's a better spot.