Dry Needling in Evanston IL

Dry needling is an adjunctive therapy that we use alongside chiropractic which aids in and expedites the healing process at our clinic in Evanston IL. Dry needling helps relieve muscle tension and increase blood flow which stimulates tissue turnover with the ultimate goal of faster healing.

Common Dry Needling Questions in Evanston IL

1. What is the difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture? Both procedures involve the placement of extremely thin needles into the skin, but ultimately searching for different results. While acupuncture is an effective treatment for pain, it can also be used for other disorders, everything from infertility to gastrointestinal problems.

Dry needling is specifically designed to be used as a treatment for musculoskeletal pain. Dry needling targets muscular trigger points- most commonly referred to as knots. These areas of tight muscle tissue are responsible for the pain, soreness, and sometimes a limited range of movement that many patients experience. The insertion of a fine needle into the trigger point creates a tiny lesion which then tells the body to increase blood flow to the area with the ultimate goal of healing and relaxing that muscle tissue.

2. Is It Safe? All of our health care practitioners are certified in dry needling acupuncture. Sterile needles are always used and discarded according to the proper medical guidelines. Common side effects are soreness and bruising but most patients do not experience any side effects.