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Discover How Dry Needling at MMA & Sports Rehab Can Help You!<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Are You In Pain? Dry Needling Can Help You Find Relief<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Did you know dry needling is beneficial and pain-free?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dry needling is a safe and effective method of treatment provided at MMA & Sports Rehab in Arlington, VA to reduce pain and muscle tension, while simultaneously improving mobility.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It has been proven to treat numerous musculoskeletal issues, including acute and chronic injuries, overuse injuries, neck pain, headaches, back pain, sciatica, muscle spasms, muscle strains, tendinitis, knee pain, hip pain, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, golfer\u2019s elbow, and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dr. Shakya<\/strong><\/a>, our\u00a0Physical\u00a0and\u00a0Manual Therapist at MMA Sports & Rehab in\u00a0Arlington, VA, is proud to offer a unique form of\u00a0pain relief treatment\u00a0called\u00a0Dry Needling. This procedure is typically administered when there is a\u00a0tissue trauma\u00a0(injury, improper posture, post-surgery, etc.) causing\u00a0severe muscle spasms\u00a0in the area. These\u00a0spasmic muscles\u00a0tend to store excessive\u00a0trigger points\u00a0in the muscles resulting in increased\u00a0pain, tenderness\u00a0to palpation,\u00a0decreased flexibility,\u00a0and\u00a0compression of surrounding joints.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you are looking for relief, or if you\u2019d like to gain more information on how dry needling could benefit you, request an appointment at MMA & Sports Rehab today!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n

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How does dry needling work?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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During a treatment, universal precautions are always followed.\u00a0Dry needling involves multiple advances of a solid filament needle directly into the skin and strained or spasmodic muscle that contains a\u00a0trigger point. Because the needle is relatively thin, most patients do not feel much\u00a0pain\u00a0or\u00a0irritation\u00a0and may experience slight needle stick\/soreness. When the\u00a0needle\u00a0is expertly inserted into the\u00a0muscles, the sensation is commonly said to mimic a muscle cramp (involuntary spasm). This technique then illicits a local twitch response (LTR), triggering the body\u2019s natural biomechanical and chemical remedy for promoting tissue healing and\u00a0pain relief\u00a0without the use of drugs. The needle can be drawn back to the level of the skin and re-directed to treat other parts of the\u00a0trigger point. By creating this\u00a0involuntary spasm, Dr. Shakya is able to release the\u00a0trigger point\u00a0from the\u00a0spasmic muscle\u00a0(which keeps the muscle in a contracted state of\u00a0pain) by disrupting the body\u2019s faulty \u201cneurological feedback loop\u201d. A research study published in the Journal of Body Mov Ther (Jay Shah and Gilliams in 2008)*, shows that biochemical changes occur after an LTR, which correlate with a clinically observed\u00a0decrease in pain and\u00a0tenderness\u00a0after\u00a0myofascial\u00a0trigger point release\u00a0by\u00a0dry needling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Used as an effective adjunct\u00a0treatment\u00a0for\u00a0acute and\u00a0chronic pain, rehabilitation from injury, and injury prevention, dry needling\u00a0has very few side effects. The patient may complain of slight needle soreness for a few minutes to a few hours which usually goes away by the next day. Its ability to eliminate\u00a0chronic neuromuscular dysfunction, which leads to\u00a0pain\u00a0and\u00a0limited mobility, makes it an excellent\u00a0treatment\u00a0option for patients seeking lasting relief without the use of opiates\/pain medications. As the\u00a0muscle spasms, flexibility,\u00a0and\u00a0pain\u00a0are improved by\u00a0dry needling treatment, the patient can focus on progressive therapeutic exercises to improve loading of healing tissues appropriately. Dramatic results of the procedure are most often felt within 2-4 sessions with the experienced\u00a0Physical\u00a0and\u00a0Manual Therapist, Dr. Shakya.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n

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Does dry needling hurt?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Most of our patients report feeling little to no discomfort when undergoing dry needling treatments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our highly-trained physical therapists<\/a> know how to make the process as painless as possible; however, some patients may still experience a \u201ctwitch response\u201d with the insertion of the needle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is comparable to a quick muscle cramp or ache. The 24-48 hours following a dry needling treatment may also result in muscle soreness, which should go away on its own.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sore muscles can be treated at home by applying ice and\/or heat packs and drinking plenty of fluids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Watch Dry Needling in action!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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So, how will I benefit from dry needling?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There is a large variety of musculoskeletal issues that can be treated with dry needling. When paired with our traditional exercise-based physical therapy treatments and advanced manual therapy techniques, we have found that the vast majority of our patients achieved the pain-free goals they were aiming for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After conducting a comprehensive evaluation to assess the nature of your condition, our Arlington, VA physical therapist will let you know if dry needling is the best course of treatment for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We have used this to treat several diverse conditions, from chronic pain sufferers to athletes experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A few tips to keep in mind that will make your experience more valuable and lasting include the following:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  • Wear appropriate clothing that makes your body accessible during the\u00a0treatment.<\/li>\n
  • Listen to your body and speak up if you\u2019ve reached your threshold. Overwhelming your body with too much\u00a0pressure\u00a0at one time can be counterproductive. Communication with the clinician during treatment\u00a0is key.<\/li>\n
  • Drink an adequate amount of water and maintain loose mobility after the appointment. This will aid in the dissipation of\u00a0pain\u00a0more immediately while providing proper hydration for the body to heal.<\/li>\n
  • Avoid rigorous exercise or excessive stretching following your treatment.<\/li>\n
  • Be diligent with the specific\u00a0therapeutic exercises Dr. Shakya\u00a0recommends at home to reduce\/\u00a0prevent future pain\u00a0and\u00a0improve function\/quality of life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n