Dry needling, Physical therapy Belgrade

Dry needling is an innovative therapeutic method used in physical therapy to treat muscle pain and tension. This technique involves the use of fine needles to directly target muscle triggers (trigger points) in order to release tension and improve muscle functionality. Dry needling is often used in addition to other therapeutic modalities, and its effectiveness is recognized in the rehabilitation of various injuries.

In 2015, a certified course of Dry Needling and myofascial trigger points was held in Serbia, organized by INSTEMA Institute of Manual Therapy from Spain. Our associates also attended this course.

The goals of dry needling include:

• Pain reduction: Eliminating painful triggers in the muscles can significantly reduce pain.
• Increased mobility: By reducing muscle tension, dry needling enables greater freedom of movement.
• Improvement of circulation: Application of needles stimulates blood flow in the treated areas, which contributes to faster recovery.
• Muscle relaxation: By introducing needles into the muscles, they relax and reduce tension.

Without adequate therapy, chronic muscle tension and pain can lead to limitations in mobility and a reduction in quality of life. Dry needling can help prevent these problems and improve functionality.

Dry needling requires specialized training and experience of the therapist. During the treatment, needles are used to precisely target muscle triggers. The procedure may cause short-term discomfort, but most patients describe a feeling of relief immediately after the treatment.

The treatment usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the condition of the patient and the area being treated.

Advantages of Dry Needling

Applying dry needling brings numerous benefits, including:

• Faster pain reduction: Effectively targeting muscle triggers can quickly reduce pain.
• Improved functionality: Releasing tension allows for better mobility and function.
• Faster rehabilitation: Can speed up the recovery process from injuries and chronic conditions.

Possibility of combination: It can be used in combination with other therapeutic methods, such as rehabilitation exercises and manual therapy.

Dry needling can be used for a variety of conditions, including:

• Chronic pains: In the back, neck, shoulders and legs.
• Sports injuries: Sprained joints, muscle strains and strains.
• Tension syndromes: Muscle triggers in the cervical and lumbar region.
• Postoperative conditions: Recovery after operations or injuries.

Dry needling is often combined with other therapeutic techniques, such as:

• Physical exercises: To improve muscle strength and functionality.
• Manual therapy: For additional relaxation and improvement of mobility.
• Kinesio taping: To provide additional support to the muscles after treatment.

It is recommended for patients suffering from:

• Chronic pain: In the back, neck or joints.
• Injury: Sports or work injuries.
• Muscle tension: In different regions of the body.
• Postoperative recovery: Reduction of swelling and acceleration of recovery.

The main goals of dry needling include:

• Reduction of pain and tension
• Increasing mobility
• Improvement of circulation
• Muscle relaxation

Dry needling plays a key role in the rehabilitation of patients, enabling rapid relief from pain and tension. This method contributes to efficient recovery after injuries and return to normal activities, improving the quality of life of patients.