Imagine your muscles are like a bustling city, with traffic smoothly flowing most of the time. But sometimes, there are traffic jams, causing discomfort and pain. That’s where dry needling comes in, acting like a super-skilled traffic controller.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling involves a trained professional, like a chiropractor, using thin, non-medicated needles. These needles are like magic wands that target specific “traffic jams” in your muscles, known as trigger points. When these needles gently tap into these areas, it’s like sending a signal to the muscle to relax and clear the jam.
Combining Chiropractic with Dry Needling
Now, why combine it with chiropractic adjustments? Think of your body as a well-oiled machine. Chiropractic adjustments are like fine-tuning this machine, making sure all the gears (your joints) are moving smoothly. But sometimes, the muscles around these gears can get tight and cranky, which is where dry needling comes in.
By combining dry needling with adjustments, it’s like ensuring not only are the gears working well, but the areas around them are also relaxed and traffic-free. This duo can lead to better movement, less pain, and a happier, more relaxed muscle-city! It’s like having a dynamic duo of superheroes, each with their own special powers, working together to keep your body at its best.
Dr. Harris has received his 100 hour certification to practice dry needling. This unique ability to incorporate dry needling into chiropractic therapy allows the patient options when dealing with ailments. Together they provide a synergistic approach accelerating healing which results in sustained relief, saving the patient time and money.
$50 for a dry needling session, or $75 when combined with an adjustment. Most patients will need 3-5 treatments total.