15/01/2025
Electro dry needling is a therapeutic technique used in physical therapy and pain management to relieve musculoskeletal pain, promote healing, and improve function. It combines traditional dry needling with electrical stimulation. Here's a breakdown of what it involves:
1. Dry Needling:
Involves inserting thin, solid filament needles into trigger points (knots in muscles) or areas of tightness.
Aims to release tension, reduce pain, and restore function.
2. Electrical Stimulation:
Electrodes are attached to the inserted needles, and a mild electrical current is applied.
The electrical stimulation enhances the effects of dry needling by increasing muscle activation, improving blood flow, and reducing pain sensitivity.
Benefits of Electro Dry Needling:
Pain Relief: Helps reduce both acute and chronic pain.
Muscle Activation: Stimulates weak or inhibited muscles.
Improved Circulation: Promotes healing by enhancing blood flow.
Reduced Muscle Tension: Releases tight or overactive muscles more effectively.
Neuromodulation: May help normalize nerve activity and reduce pain signals.
Common Conditions Treated:
Chronic back or neck pain
Muscle spasms or tightness
Sports injuries
Joint pain (e.g., shoulder, knee, hip)
Sciatica
Tendonitis
Headaches or migraines associated with muscle tension
