WHAT IS TDN?

Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN) is a technique used to treat multiple muscle related injuries. The most common condition it is treated for is pain from muscle tension or muscle spasms. It is specifically called “dry needling” because there is no solution injected from the needle. TDN is not acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that is used to open up one’s energy flow, or chi. TDN is a western developed treatment and is used to relieve pain and muscular tension. The only similarity that TDN and acupuncture share is the use of the dry, solid filament needle.

HOW DOES TDN WORK?

The physical therapist will use a solid filament needle to insert into the skin and into the muscle. It is aimed at specific myofascial trigger points to relieve the tension from the muscle. The placement of the needle is intended to produce a local twitch reflex in the muscle that decreases the muscle contractions, improve flexibility, and decrease the pain.

WHAT IS TDN USED FOR?

  • Neck/Back Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Tennis/Golfers Elbow
  • Headaches
  • Hip and Gluteal Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Achilles Tendonitis/Tendonosis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Sciatica
  • Muscular Strains
  • Chronic Pain
  • Athletic Performance
  • And More

Call us today to see if trigger point dry needling is right for you and set up an appointment!

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