Dry needling
Pregnancy: Use with caution
This is the practice of inserting needles into knots in muscles (trigger points) to relieve pain and improve their movement function. It is different from acupuncture although it uses similar needles
Caution
There is a risk of infection due to the needle penetration
Side effects may include:
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Pain
If performed on the chest, it may cause pneumothorax
Avoid on the tummy of pregnant individuals
Avoid on diseased or injured skin areas
Avoid on the jaw; it may injure the salivary glands
Avoid in the loin; it may injure the kidneys
Therapy for:
Muscle Pain
'Knots' in muscles
Poor muscle function
Comments
Also called Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling or Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
Injection of anaesthetic into these 'knots' (myofascial trigger points) was a recognised treatment. It was suspected that injection without the drug also had a good effect, hence 'dry' needling was conceived
Diabetes: Use with caution
Unsafe with children
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