At the Ohio Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, LLC we are incredibly excited to announce that we now offer dry needling!
Dry needling is the therapeutic technique used by skilled professionals to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction by inserting thin, monofilament needles into myofascial trigger points. Dry needling is used to relax myofascial trigger points and to restore normal muscle tones, muscle length, coordination, function and strength.
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture
Dry needling is similar to acupuncture in the sense that a dry, solid filament needle is inserted and manipulated under the skin to release endorphins and serum cortisol for pain relief. The difference is that dry needling is based on western neuroanatomy and modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine. It creates balance in the body by influencing the flow of Qi (energy) in pathways called meridians to achieve pain relief and alleviate inflammation.
Conditions Treated by Dry Needling:
Head and Neck Pain: Headache and Migraines, Whiplash, etc.
Dental and Orthodontic Pain: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, etc.
Shoulder Pain: Rotator cuff, Adhesive capsulitis, etc.
Hand and Wrist Pain: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Osteoarthritis, etc.
Back and Hip Pain: Lumbar degenerative disc disease, etc.
Knee Pain
Shin / Ankle / Foot Pain: Shin splints, etc.
Plantar Fasciitis
Acute and Chronic Tendonitis
Athletic and Sports-related Overuse Injuries
and more…
Dry needling is now available as a covered service for direct primary care member patients of the Ohio Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, LLC!
