Dry Needling Brooklyn, NY

What is Dry Needling in Brooklyn, NY?

Dry needling is one of the techniques that can be part of a broader chiropractic care for patients who are suffering from musculoskeletal pain and movement issues. When Dr. Donovan applies dry needling to your muscles and tissues, it can decrease tightness and boost blood flow. It also reduces local and referred pain. It’s called dry needling because the needles don’t contain any kind of medication. There’s nothing injected into your body.

How Does Dry Needling in Brooklyn, NY Work?

Dry needling works by stimulating a trigger point with the use of a needle. The needle draws blood back to the area to flush out any toxins and release tension. The sensation can activate nerve fibers that stimulate your brain to release endorphins. These are chemicals in your body that can block pain while reducing stress. Once Dr. Donovan locates a trigger point, he’ll insert a needle through your skin directly into the injured area. He might also move the needle a little to trigger a quick spasm of your muscle. It’s a sign that your muscle is reacting.

Conditions We Treat with Dry Needling

Dry needling may help alleviate your pain and increase your range of motion. It can help many conditions, including the following:

• Back pain
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Sciatica
• Headaches and migraines
• Sports injuries
• Night cramps
• Joint Issues

This therapy may be beneficial, but it’s not for you if you just had surgery or are taking blood thinners.

What to Expect at Your First Dry Needling in Brooklyn, NY

Your first dry needling session in Brooklyn, NY will start with an initial, in-depth consultation. Dr. Donovan will review your medical history and symptoms to better understand your conditions. He will also ask you about what you wish to achieve through the treatment. You should tell him about how often the pain is triggered and what activities make it worse. Dr. Donovan will also find out whether or not you’ve tried other treatments before dry needling. This will help Dr. Donovan determine if this therapy is ideal for your situation.

After your conversation with him, Dr. Donovan will draw up a plan. This plan will include the number of sessions you need to reduce or eliminate the pain. He may also recommend other treatments that may help significantly reduce your pain. The goal here is to release muscle tension and stimulate your body’s ability to heal itself. You may start your treatment during your first visit.

Other Treatments We Use with Dry Needling

Dry needling is usually a part of comprehensive chiropractic care. Dr. Donovan may include it along with chiropractic adjustments or rehabilitation. If your pain doesn’t improve, he may add other treatments to the list, like red light therapy or SoftWave therapy.