What Is Dry Needling?: Benefits And How Dry Needling Works

[@DanielSmith-fm4fs]

Love dry needling. It has helped me a lot. Don’t be afraid. Just go for it

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! It’s great to hear how much dry needling has helped you. Your encouragement can be reassuring for others considering this treatment.

[@DeannaJobe]

Something I just learned is the dry needling uses different metal needles. They thankfully asked and had to use gold plated ones because I am allergic to nickel which is the main type used. I just always thought they used surgical steel for all needles.

[@nikk6435]

wow thanks for your comment! I'm considering trying it and also allergic to nickel

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Yes! I highly recommend sharing all of your allergies and sensitivities with your therapist or medical professional. Between latex and nickel, there are lots of things that can irritate anyone with allergies.

[@anakelly76512]

I have Whiplash Syndrome. My neck muscles are like concrete most of the time. I can't even lift my neck, turn it, etc. I'm starting dry needling next Wednesday. I hope it works. I have been looking at the ground for a couple of years now. I wanted to start last year but I had other things to take care of. Hernia surgery, blockages, etc. I tried physical therapy, which didn't work. They say my neck muscles are in a constant spasm. They won't release. Now, I'm finally able to get this done!!

[@anonymous-nl6lt]

You got some results?

[@miscellaniousnothing]

good luck!

[@anakelly76512]

@@anonymous-nl6lt A little. Not much yet. I had to have surgery so I have to take 2 months off.

[@anakelly76512]

@@miscellaniousnothing Thank you. I had surgery so I have to recover before I can go back.

[@MelB868]

I had spasms in my hip flexerel helps spasms

[@mattparr3038]

Had this done on my shoulder, it felt weird but great.. I wish I could do it at home. It kinda tickled the muscle back into shape.. beauty.

[@alexandertye3244]

Hey, can you please tell me if the pain came back after a while or not?

[@mattparr3038]

@@alexandertye3244 for me yes it did. For others it doesn't.. depends on the injury etc..

[@alexandertye3244]

@@mattparr3038 Oh okay thanks

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that dry needling helped your shoulder. It’s always best to have treatments like this performed by a trained professional to ensure safety and effectiveness. Wishing you continued relief and well-being!

[@sheilawiggins4402]

Dry needling has saved me from knee surgery. My physical therapist in Yuma AZ is a master at it!

[@alexandertye3244]

Did u experience any side effects after a while?

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! It’s great to hear that dry needling has been so effective for you. Skilled practitioners can make a significant difference in outcomes. Best wishes for your continued health and recovery!

[@flowers3036]

What are the risks though for working on lower back. I worry about nerve damage

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thank you for your question. While dry needling is generally safe when performed by a trained professional, there are some risks to consider, such as soreness, bruising, and, in rare cases, nerve injury or infection. It’s essential to ensure that your practitioner is experienced and licensed. If you have any concerns, discussing them with your healthcare provider can provide further reassurance.

[@bbulliard]

Good job

[@brianleabo6295]

I had it done and i had surgerys and a bad back and neck! This is the best think ! It better the pills

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that dry needling has been so beneficial for you. Many people find it to be a valuable alternative to medication for pain relief. Wishing you continued success in your recovery!

[@asha8648]

Do you recommend for Bell’s palsy treatment?

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thank you for your question. Dry needling is not typically recommended for Bell’s palsy, as this condition involves facial nerves rather than muscles. Treatments for Bell’s palsy usually focus on medications, physical therapy, and sometimes electrical stimulation. It’s best to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the most appropriate treatment for Bell’s palsy.

[@metalifan72]

Can this be used for bulging disks in the neck?

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Hello! Dry needling can be very helpful in reducing muscle tension and improving range-of-motion in the neck, especially a neck that has some structural changes like a bulging disk. However, dry needling has not been shown to alter anything structural like a disk itself. It is always amrt to consult with your physician or healthcare professional prior to seeking out dry needling treatment!

[@MelB868]

@@EWphysicaltherapyandwellnessthey said two of my disk is degenerating in my hip it has to go far and they will put me to sleep to do it

[@TheBenzwanger]

I have a herniated disk that sits at the hip and has no spinal fluid left. Ive had steriod injections and ablations and nothing seems to help much. I have an appointment in 2 days to try dry needling to get that muscle to let go and relax. My range of motion is horrible right now.

[@dimitris1601]

How did it go

[@MaSTeR-vk3fs]

Is this good for a fibromyalgia patient? And how long does the releif lasts?

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Hello! I have seen good results in patients with fibromyalgia, but only if I am targeting a specific area with a specific goal. Dry needling rarely works when targeting a global issue because it is so specific.

[@wendydavis6414]

What unit would you recommend for stim with DN? Can you post a link. Maybe a two lead?

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Hey Wendy, we use both the pointer and dual channel units in most of our clinics. It really depends on the effect and location you are wanting to get. I have bought units from www.idryneedle.com/e-stim.html before and they work well.

[@MelB868]

They are going to have to do it my hip put me to sleep the needle or shot will go all the way to the muscle looks scary to me

[@Jason-ej8cg]

Dry needling gave me my life back

[@alexandertye3244]

Hey, what about now? Did the pain come back or not?

[@jw2par]

Works great for about 3 to 4 days on my Achilles .

[@regandreyden3295]

How are you calves? I'm thinking of doing it because I have knots in my calves affecting my achilles...

[@jw2par]

Needling will give you some relief. My problem is tight Achilles , I don't Streach as often as I should and could probably be deficient in magnesium. I go to a chiropractor once a week and that is helping a lot .

[@alexandertye3244]

​@jw2par So, it just relieved the pain for a week? That's it?

[@IndianapolisColtsfan-AR5]

I have a stiff neck that cracks and pops and makes all kinds of noise. Can dry needling be done to help stiffness in the neck and shoulders?

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

In our experience, cracks and pops in the neck usually come from friction at joints, possibly due to muscle tension, especially in looser body types. Dry needling to the muscles surrounding those joints (upper traps, levator scapulae, suboccipitals in the neck) can relieve tension in those muscles which may relieve the joints. Although it might be a short duration of relief, it might give you a window of time to work on range of motion and strengthening to relieve that constant tension. Always smart to discuss with a medical professional before seeking out dry needling treatment.

[@IndianapolisColtsfan-AR5]

@@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness Ok thanks for the info. Part of my problem is i'm almost totally blind so i tend to look down and bend my neck forward to see my phone or other things i do every day. So i don't know how to stop doing that since my sight makes it hard to not bend my neck forward. I am sure this causes problems with my tense tight muscles and the popping and cracking i hear when i try and loosen my neck to get relief.

[@mechelleanderson3399]

Yes, it works. I have my neck and trapezius done. It feels great.

[@the_internal_yes]

Great informative video! In acupuncture we use various meridian systems! One of these channel systems is called “sinew” or “musculo-tendinous”! These meridians are very broad overlapping sheaths which cover/address the muscles and fascia of the entire body. We address trigger points (which we call “ashi” points) and use a “chiseling” technique akin to your pistoning technique. We also often use e-stim for various meridian systems, sinew or otherwise. Thanks for your informative video and for helping your patients with the power of needles!

[@waqasamjad7686]

I think I dislocated my shoulder will that be helpful?

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Dry needling will not help dislocated shoulders. Please see a physician asap.

[@alexgrace2410]

Can this be used for a labral tear in hip

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Hello, this technique can be used for the muscles surrounding the hip to decrease tone and improve range of motion, but it cannot be used to help heal a hip labrum tear directly

[@Vinidraclasses]

​@@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness could needling helps in growing muscles in a particular area of body , like could it lift up the calf and ankle muscle?

[@donnaCR2779]

I wonder if this works for tennis elbow?

[@miscellaniousnothing]

I think so I have heard of people using it for that

[@MelB868]

Stop playing tennis so hard every day then you won't get tennis elbow

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thank you for your question. Yes, dry needling can be an effective treatment for tennis elbow. It helps reduce pain and improve function by targeting trigger points and muscle tension. However, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the best treatment plan for your specific condition.

[@deniceeverham9467]

You can also use a toothpick or sharp tipped object but not breaking the skin. On the trigger point. Or between the pain and the brain. Just gently tap around the point or the painful Area. Again you do not break or scratch the skin. Try it and see if it works for you. Good luck

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thank you for sharing your alternative approach. It’s always interesting to hear different methods people use. However, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before trying new techniques, especially when dealing with pain management.

[@Meera_26377]

Does dry needling help in impingement syndrome in knee Plzzzzzz sir reply to my query I am suffering with stiffness in knee n knee pain from more than a year

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Hello, although dry needling can't directly help with irritation of the fat pad that is behind the knee, as seen in knee impingement syndrome, there are ways to use Dry Needling to decrease quadricep tone to decrease stress in the area. I hope that is helpful!

[@anandl2169]

Infraspinatus tendinopathy in shoulder Dryneedling will be helpfull go me

[@siobhancunningham2923]

Hey is it any good for pots syndrome x

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Hello, the direct results of dry needling typically impact muscle tissue only, which in most symptoms with POTS, wouldn't be the best treatment. If there are any secondary symptoms due to POTS (increased muscle tone/tension, decreased neck range of motion etc.) then Dry Needling could be used to help that.

[@Brainsolo]

Is this what we call acupuncture now?

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

There is a lot of overlap in the techniques. We discuss that in this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmTaq2ePlJqSm5Y

[@gloriamandaza2347]

My question as well

[@ravijakhotiya4952]

Dry needling can work in elbow implant?

[@AlanRipman]

Probably after it heals really really well. My mother had a knee replacement and gets it done

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Hey Ravi, you can definitely have dry needling following an elbow implant. After it is healed, the forearm extensor muscles and tricep muscles are great places to needle to help in the recovery process.

[@ravijakhotiya4952]

@@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness yeah i have did and result is more better Super satisfied

[@ravijakhotiya4952]

​@@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness i have alsoo lower back problem and survical pain Can i proceeed with aqupuncture with stimulation

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

@@ravijakhotiya4952 Hi Ravi, We are not well-versed in acupuncture, nor acupuncture with stimulation, you will need to find an acupuncturist in your area to figure out what might work to relieve your symptoms.

[@ac_house]

I was taught this in Acupuncture school 15 years ago. Meridian therapy is only one modality in the scope of traditional acupuncture. We also do trigger point needling, aka "Dry Needling". PTs seem to deliberately not understand this. I have no problem if qualified and professionally trained PTs do trigger point Acupuncture aka "Dry Needling". But please stop trying to explain our scope of practice in such narrow terms. The reason you do this is to delineate yourself from acupuncture medicine, which is understandable. But stop telling people what we do is ONLY meridian or ENERGY work. It's just not true.

[@edreed5571]

He's right. I wouldn't trust you to do this. You are not qualified. End. Of. Story.

[@gotowealth]

dry needling basically what ashi point阿是穴 is all about in acupuncture

[@ac_house]

@@edreed5571 what a dumb thing to say. You have no clue what you are talking about 🤡

[@chrisvallee6545]

I see Benefits with Dry Needling however I do wonder why we don't just call it Acupuncture, You are using Acupuncture needles, you are using Acupuncture Points (ashi meaning Painful Point or Trigger Point) and you are doing a traditional Acupuncture twirl to get the JUMP or the QI. This is really just a Fancy Name for Acupuncture.

[@sophiaerzumiah8715]

Acupuncture does not go directly into the muscle. Dry needling does. So it is not acupuncture… also, acupuncture follows flows of energy while dry needling targets a direct muscles. So it’s not the same thing at all.

[@chrisvallee6545]

@@sophiaerzumiah8715 that is completely made up. Dry needling is needling without a solution. I put acupuncture needles into the muscle every day you are choosing to share a difference in language medical acupuncture is still acupuncture. Dry Needling is not a new and improved treatment. It works that’s why it is used by so many healthcare professionals

[@alanday5255]

I love how they say its difference from accupuncture, BUT IT IS NOT!

[@sophiaerzumiah8715]

It’s entirely different. Acupuncture does not go into the muscle. Dry needling goes directly into the muscle or knot and releases the blood flow for that muscle. Acupuncture does not do that.

[@gracepiercy5699]

I’ve had both, and while they use the same needle, they were very different experiences. DN was more clinical, just a piece of an overall plan, and targeted an injury. Acupuncture helped me mainly with mental and emotional wellness; the needle placement is very different (and much less painful than dry needling). With DN, the needles were in and out quickly, while the needles in acupuncture stayed in for about 30 minutes (I think - I fell asleep during my sessions). Both have been very beneficial 😊

[@ac_house]

@@sophiaerzumiah8715incorrect, lol. i needle into the muscle on a daily basis as an acupuncturist. we have many lengths of needles-sizes and thickness. some go deep into the muscle tissue, some more shallow. we needle trigger points often, which is comparable to DN.

[@fadedillusions867]

​@@gracepiercy5699... Yeah, dry needling hurts like a mf... And, after pistoning the needles, they're left in about 20 - 30 minutes. But, get some nice twitches sometimes. 😂 Currently in the achy stage afterwards... Just got it done, after PT, about 12 hrs ago.

[@waynejackson7365]

Why the hell did you choose to add a damn soundtrack to a tutorial. Another video ruined with an annoying, distracting soundtrack

[@EWphysicaltherapyandwellness]

Thanks for your feedback! We will take that into consideration in future videos.