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Renue Physical Therapy - Saginaw Bay Rd is pleased to now offer dry needling!
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Malarry Wenger, PT, DPT recently completed training on Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Sports Rehabilitation, and is currently accepting new patients.
How Can Dry Needling Help You? There are many benefits of dry needling. This innovative treatment approach manages soft tissue inflammation and positively influences the function of your nervous system.
Benefits of dry needling treatment include:
Improved blood flow Release of muscle tension Decreased pain Increased range of motion Increase in muscle strength Improved daily function |
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MYTH #1: Dry Needling is Acupuncture.
Dry needling and acupuncture both use a filament needle, but they treat the body differently. Each involves different treatment principles, training and licensing.
Acupuncture treats internal issues like allergies, stress and digestive problems. Dry needling treats muscle pain and myofascial dysfunction. |
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MYTH #2: Dry Needling is Painful.
The filament needles used in dry needling are very thin and lightweight - nothing like what is used for injections.
Most patients report that they hardly feel the needle or don’t feel it at all. Some report feeling an ache from the affect on the muscles, and soreness can be expected in the days after treatment, similar to how you’d feel after an exercise session. |
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MYTH #3: All Physical Therapists Perform Dry Needling.
Some physical therapists perform dry needling, but not all do. Dry needling is not part of most physical therapy programs, and additional training and certification is needed to perform this service.
Our therapists are trained through the Integrative Dry Needling Institute, a nationwide platform for dry needling research, education and certification. |
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