What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a treatment technique that helps decrease pain and promote tissue recovery. It involves inserting a very thin needle into a muscle or connective tissue to increase blood flow, bring more oxygen and nutrients, and enhance tissue healing. The technique also provides tissue relaxation, decreasing pain. The needle is sometimes spun to wrap connective tissue around the tip, providing a greater stretch. Electrical stimulation is used to amplify the effects of the treatment.
Benefits of Dry Needling
There are two techniques in dry needling: pistoning and electrical stimulation. Pistoning involves repeatedly inserting and withdrawing the needle to produce a muscle twitch, which can cause more tissue damage. Electrical stimulation, on the other hand, involves inserting the needle once and using electrical currents to promote the muscle twitch without causing as much tissue damage. This results in less soreness and is gentler for chronic pain patients.
Why Choose Private Pay Physical Therapy?
Private pay physical therapy has many benefits. In Michigan, patients can see a PT for 21 days or 10 visits without a physician’s referral, but many insurance companies won't reimburse these visits without a doctor's prescription. This leads to delays in seeking treatment. Private pay PT allows for immediate evaluation and treatment without waiting for a doctor's prescription. Additionally, private pay PT isn't bound by insurance limitations, allowing for more personalized and beneficial care.
Who Should See a Pelvic Floor Therapist?
Anyone with a pelvic floor should consider seeing a pelvic floor PT to gain knowledge about maintaining pelvic health. Pregnant, postpartum, and women planning to become pregnant would particularly benefit. This therapy supports pelvic health during and after pregnancy.
What Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Treat?
Pelvic floor physical therapy treats pregnant and postpartum patients, focusing on conditions like diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation), post-C-section recovery, urinary leakage during impact activities or daily tasks, and pelvic pain, especially tailbone pain.
Practicing What We Preach
Healthcare professionals practicing what they preach helps them better understand their patients' experiences and provide more effective guidance. It ensures they can explain what patients should feel during exercises and offer more relatable advice for returning to specific activities, making necessary modifications along the way.
Conclusion
If you or someone you know is struggling with pelvic floor issues or could benefit from dry needling, contact us today at 989-686-6808 or reach out to Emily at 989-318-3839. We're here to help you on your path to recovery and a pain-free life.
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