Dry Needling Perth
At Brabham Chiropractic our experienced Perth Chiropractors consult with many patients each day. These patients are looking for dry needling to help treat many common musculoskeletal conditions. We have included information about dry needling, and some of the more common conditions our experienced Perth Chiropractors will use dry needling in their treatment. If you are interested in dry needling or are experiencing any of the following conditions, it would be best to book in with the experienced Perth Chiropractor near you. Private health funds are available from all major health funds
WHAT IS Dry Needling?
Dry needling has been used in clinical practice for many years now, and is a treatment technique performed by trained and skilled Perth Chiropractors. The aim of dry needling is to improve muscle function and decrease pain. During the procedure fine acupuncture needles are inserted into specific muscles that have been identified by your Chiropractor, is potentially causing pain and discomfort.
How Does Dry Needling Work?
Whilst there are various explanations as to how Dry Needling works, it should be considered that is likely a combination of mechanical effects, as well as a biochemical response. When sensitive muscle tissue has a needle inserted into it, there is a cascade of reactions, which can be aided by the local twitch response. This cascade of reactions is likely to provide a therapeutic effect, in which it stimulates an inflammatory response and in turn helping to desensitise the muscle tissue. This in turn reduces muscle tension, and alters the pain response, breaking the pain cycle.
Does Dry Needling Hurt?
As with any therapy, Dry needling can be uncomfortable, however each patient is likely to have a different experience. Generally speaking it would be likely to have a dull ache around the needle insertion site. It is also not uncommon for your Perth Chiropractor to elicit a twitch response during the dry needling procedure. This response can feel like a short lived cramp, and is likely to help reducing tension and discomfort in the muscle tissue being treated.
Whilst many patients that consult with our Perth Chiropractors do not like needles, we have had many patients still able to receive dry needling. The needles used are extremely thin (generally 0.25mm) and many patients will not even feel it when it is first inserted into the target location. And of those patients that do, it is likely they just experience a pin-prick style sensation.
For the patients that see our Perth Chiropractors for dry needling, it is common to experience a dull ache for the following 24-48 hours. If you have any questions or concerns about Dry Needling it would be best to discuss these with your Perth Chiropractor near you.
Dry Needling Near Me
Lower back pain
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If you develop lower back pain it is important to consult with your Perth Chiropractor, as not all lower back pain is the same. The cause of lower back pain you are experiencing can come from many origins. The more regular pain generating structures can include the Lumbar Facet Joints, Sacro-Iliac Joints or even the Lumbar Intervertebral Discs.
Besides these common causes of lower back pain, it also important for your lower back pain to be assessed by your Perth Chiropractor. This is so you can receive any appropriate diagnosis for your lower back pain, as well ensure that there are not any more sinister origins to your pain.
mid back pain
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Mid back pain is one of the most frequent conditions our Perth Chiropractors see at Brabham Chiropractic. Most people at some stage in their life will experience mid back pain in one of it's many forms. A large contributing factor for this is a substantial number of Perth’s population who work in front of a computer or at a desk for an extended periods of time. .
The advancement of technology has become real issue that often affects many peoples spinal health, causing mid back pain. This can due to many people, including children spending prolonged periods in the same posture.
neck pain
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Neck Pain is one of the most frequent conditions our Perth Chiropractors see at Harrisdale Chiropractic. Most people at some stage in their life will experience neck pain in one of it's many forms. A large contributing factor for this is a substantial number of Perth’s population who work in front of a computer or at a desk for an extended periods of time.
If you develop neck pain it is important to consult with your Perth Chiropractor, as not all neck pain is the same. The cause of neck pain you are experiencing can come from many origins. The more regular pain generating structures can include the Cervical Facet Joints, Suboccipital Muscle Group, or even the Cervical Intervertebral Discs.
headaches
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Due to large portion of Perth's population working in high stress and / or sedentary jobs, our Perth Chiropractors consult daily with patients that are requiring treatment for their headaches. Most types of headaches can be managed conservatively with chiropractic intervention. It is important to get the appropriate diagnosis for your type of headache, so you can find the most effective treatment for your headache.
Whilst it is important to educate yourself on the best way to manage headaches, it is important that you do not have to live with frequent headaches. Please remember your Perth Chiropractors near you are here to help you.
disc bulges
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Perth Chiropractors are regularly presented with patients experiencing both neck pain and back pain. Whilst the majority of neck pain and back pain can be easily treated with Chiropractic intervention, some cases of neck pain and back pain may need more extensive treatment.
Often when patients have severe back pain or neck pain they are concerned they may have a bulging disc or slipped disc. Clinically the condition that these terms are referring to is Disc Herniation. As with all back pain and neck pain, Disc Herniations come in varying severities. It also important to remember that some instances of Disc Herniations can be due to the natural ageing process.
Hip pain
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When you experience hip pain, it can vary in the type of pain you have. This can range from a dull ache, to sharp pain, or even clicking. Regardless of the type of hip pain you experience, it is important to consult with your Perth Chiropractor to diagnose the origin of your hip pain and decide the best course of action.
The location of your hip pain can give your Perth Chiropractor a good idea as to which underlying structures may be irritated or injured. Along with this location your Perth Chiropractor will want to know about any symptoms that accompany. This could include lower back pain, pain / numbness down one or both your legs, or other symptoms that not traditionally musculoskeletal symptoms.
shoulder pain
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When you experience shoulder pain, it can vary in the type of pain you have. This can range from a dull ache, to sharp pain, or even clicking. Regardless of the type of shoulder pain you experience, it is important to consult with your Perth Chiropractor to diagnose the origin of your shoulder pain and decide the best course of action.
The location of your shoulder pain can give your Perth Chiropractor a good idea as to which underlying structures may be irritated or injured. Along with this location your Perth Chiropractor will want to know about any symptoms that accompany. This could include neck pain, numbness / pain down one or both your arms, or other symptoms that not traditionally musculoskeletal symptoms.