Some patients may have experienced dry needling during a treatment from their local practitioner. For those of you who don’t know what dry needling is - it is the insertion of a thin needle that penetrates the skin to stimulate the underlying musculoskeletal tissue to help with the management of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions (e.g. tennis elbow, low back pain and headaches).

Electro dry needling utilises electrical stimulation and is an additional treatment technique on top of your regular dry needling.

How does it work?

Once the needles have been inserted into the targeted area, a wire with crocodile clips is then attached onto the needles. Once everything is in place an electrical device is then turned on and adjusted to the appropriate settings. Electrical impulses are then sent to the targeted area. The frequency and intensity of the electrical impulses are constantly monitored and adjusted for the patient’s comfort.

What does it feel like?

If the goal is to treat a muscle, then the client may feel a thudding sensation local to the area being treated. Sometimes the patient may even see the muscle contracting.

If the goal is to treat/change the sensation to an area (e.g. if a patient is experiencing some numbness in their pinky finger), then the patient may feel a buzzing/tingling sensation to try and bring back some normal sensation to the affected region.

What are the benefits of electro dry needling?

Increasing blood flow to the affected area
Reducing trigger point ‘knots’
Decreasing soft tissue inflammation
Improving sensory changes to the affected area
Improving joint mobility and range of motion
Providing an analgesic (pain relieving) effect

What conditions can electro dry needling help with?

Joint mobility and restriction
Muscle strains, cramps and trigger points
Disc pathologies
Nerve damage
Tendinopathies

If you love regular dry needling then you may also love electro dry needling! Electro dry needling is available to further help you achieve your treatment goals from our resident Myotherapist Cassie.

To make an appointment with Cassie at Be Well Health Group, call our friendly reception team on (03) 5244 0063 or book online.

Cassie

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