Dry Needling in Gretna, Nebraska
Our Gretna chiropractic clinic offers dry needling as part of a comprehensive approach to muscle and joint pain
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a therapy that uses very thin, solid needles to target knotted areas in muscles called trigger points. These trigger points often develop from overuse, poor movement patterns, or injury and can be painful to the touch or cause referred pain in other areas of the body.
Why Choose Dry Needling?
At Integrative Chiropractic & Functional Medicine in Gretna, NE, Dr. Kyle frequently uses dry needling as part of a personalized treatment plan to help patients get back to the activities they love—whether that is lifting weights, playing sports, or keeping up with their kids. Dry needling can be an effective option for certain types of muscle and joint pain, especially when combined with chiropractic care and active rehabilitation.
It Can Quickly Reduce Painful Tissue
Dry needling can be very effective at reducing pain in a focused area. The needle stimulates a healing response by bringing fresh blood flow and oxygen to the tissue and by signaling the nervous system to release neurochemicals that help turn down pain signals. This can help speed up recovery and make it easier to move comfortably.
It Can Reduce Muscle Tightness and Trigger Points
Trigger points are the “knots” you feel in tight muscles. When a needle is placed into a trigger point, the body responds by increasing blood flow and oxygen to that area, which can help the muscle relax and release. This often leads to a decrease in localized pain and an improvement in mobility.
It Can Assist in Strengthening Weak or Inactive Muscles
Dry needling can also be paired with electrical stimulation (e-stim) to help activate weak or inhibited muscles. By applying e-stim through the needles, we can gently fatigue targeted muscles, then follow up with corrective exercises to improve strength and control in that area.
Dry needling is one of the many tools we use to help patients in Gretna and the surrounding communities reduce pain, move better, and stay active. If you are wondering whether dry needling might be right for your condition, contact our office or request an appointment to discuss your options with Dr. Kyle.
