Integrative Dry Needling
Integrative dry needling is based on the modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and neurmuscular systems. A very fine filament needle is inserted through the skin and into the deeper tissues that are considered trigger pionts to your pain. Dry needling works by causing a microlesion within the pathological tissue thus breaking up shortened tissues, inhibiting a reflex arc from the nervous system to the tissue, normalizing the inflammatory response, and centrally mediating the pain. This mechanical and neuromuscular effect provides an environment that enhances the body's ability to heal which ultimately reduces pain. - (Integrative Dry Needling Institute)