Dry Needling Performed by Qualified Chiropractors in Wichita, KS

Q: How is Dry Needling Different Than Acupuncture?

There are many differences between dry needling and acupuncture. The largest difference between the two is the method in treatment. Dry needling is more mechanically focused, while Acupuncture is focused on balancing your internal energy. To learn more, feel free to check out our blog, “Dry Needling vs Acupuncture.”

Q: Is Dry Needling Safe?

Yes, our chiropractors are certified and trained in dry needling. Like anything, there may be associated risks of adverse effects. However, these risks are statistically very low. If you are nervous about the idea of dry needling, any of our chiropractors will be happy to assist you with questions.

Q: Does My Medical Doctor Need to Prescribe Dry Needling Therapy?

No, our chiropractors can perform any dry needling services without a prescription.

Q: Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The answer can vary depending on the chiropractic patient. Many people may feel discomfort at some point within a given session, but most do not describe it as painful. Depending on the style of dry needling, there are different goals to produce desired results, which could affect the level of discomfort

Q: What is the History of Dry Needling?

The process of dry needling has been around for thousands of years. However, trigger point research by Janet Travell M.D. has largely popularized dry needling over the last several decades. Since her work, there have been several different styles of dry needling that have become more mainstream.

Content reviewed by Dr. Tyler Panko, DC | TPDN, Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1

The process of dry needling incorporates inserting a thin acupuncture needle into the body to release an unwanted trigger point or tension point.

How Chiropractic Dry Needling Works

Dry needling can work in three different ways:

Soft tissue remodel
Neurological release
Chemical release (anti-inflammatory effect)

Most chiropractors and physical therapist use dry needling to remodel deep soft tissue by releasing tight and restricted tissues (i.e., muscles, fascia, tendons, and ligaments), which a hands-on technique, such as Active Release Technique, cannot reach. Our chiropractors integrate all three strategies, when applicable, based on your pain symptoms.

Dry Needling and Trigger Points

Trigger points (TrPs) are hyper-irritable, palpable knots within a myofascial unit that lose good oxygen and blood supply. These TrPs alter the firing rate and potential output of a muscle, minimizing its efficiency, ability to function, the position of associated joints, and even the effectiveness of corresponding tissues.

Our chiropractor’s approach to dry needling TrPs is to create micro-trauma inside a soft tissue (muscle) structure to elicit a twitch response. This twitch response is a neurological sign of released tension, which ensures our expert chiropractors are targeting the trigger points effectively.

Common Symptoms Relieved Through Chiropractic Dry Needling

Chiropractic dry needling in Wichita, Kansas, can help reduce and/or eliminate various neuromuscular pains and problems. Below are some of the common ailments and diagnoses that dry needling can address.

Neck pain and spasms
Muscle spasms
Tight muscles
Back pain
Sciatica
Achilles tendonitis

Plantar fasciitis
Elbow tendonitis
Headaches
Jaw (TMJ) pain
Shoulder pain

Knee pain
Shin splints
Hip pain
Hand/Thumb pain
Carpal tunnel

How Our Chiropractic Dry Needling Services Can Help You

Dry needling is commonly used by chiropractors and physical therapists to address myofascial pain syndromes and chronic trigger points. As stated earlier, our chiropractors are well versed in multiple styles of dry needling to better serve the greater Wichita, KS Metro.

Our chiropractors integrate dry needling and various other rehab and soft tissue procedures into a chiropractic visit to produce more effective results, faster.

Dry Needling with Our Chiropractic Clinic in Wichita, KS

At ICT Muscle and Joint Clinic, our staff of chiropractic doctors have the experience needed to help guide patients through the dry needling process. If you are in the Wichita, KS, area and are having issues with muscle spasms, then dry needling may be a crucial addition to your overall chiropractic treatment plan. Contact our professional chiropractic staff at our East Wichita clinic or West Wichita clinic about possible treatments for your muscle and joint pain today.