Dry needling is a therapeutic technique often used by chiropractors and physical therapists to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It involves the insertion of thin needles into trigger points (knots in muscles), tendons, ligaments, or near nerves. The technique is utilized to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve mobility.

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Upper Body and Upper Extremity Conditions:

1. Neck Pain - Including conditions such as cervical strain, tension headaches, and whiplash.

2. Shoulder Pain - Such as rotator cuff injuries, impingement syndrome, and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).

3. Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) - Pain and inflammation around the elbow joint.

4. Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) - Pain on the inner side of the elbow.

5. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Compression of nerves or blood vessels between the neck and the shoulder.

6. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Nerve compression leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand.

7. Scapular Dyskinesis - Abnormal movement of the shoulder blade.

8. Biceps Tendonitis - Inflammation of the tendon around the biceps.

9. Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Chronic pain involving trigger points in the upper back, neck, and shoulders.

10. TMJD/Facial Pain- TMJD can cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw, face, and surrounding muscles, and it may be associated with headaches, earaches, and difficulty chewing.

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Lower Body and Lower Extremity Conditions:

1. Lower Back Pain - Including conditions like lumbar strain, disc herniation, and sciatica.

2. Hip Pain - Such as hip impingement, labral tears, and piriformis syndrome.

3. Knee Pain - Including patellofemoral pain syndrome, IT band syndrome, and osteoarthritis.

4. Ankle Pain - Conditions like Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and ankle sprains.

5. Hamstring Strain - Involves injury to the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh.

6. Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) - Pain along the shinbone (tibia).

7. Calf Muscle Strain - Involves injury to the calf muscles.

8. Foot Pain - Including plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and Morton’s neuroma.

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Pelvic Conditions:

1. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Conditions affecting the muscles of the pelvic floor, often causing pain or incontinence.

2. Hip Flexor Strain - Strain of the muscles that flex the hip.

3. SI Joint Dysfunction - Pain related to the sacroiliac joint between the spine and pelvis.

4. Pubic Symphysis Pain - Pain at the front of the pelvis.

5. Coccydynia - Pain in the tailbone (coccyx).

6. Postpartum Pelvic Pain - Pain related to childbirth, affecting the pelvis or pelvic floor.

7. Interstitial Cystitis - Chronic pain affecting the bladder and pelvic floor muscles.

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Scar Revision:

1. Post-Surgical Scars - Including scars from surgeries such as C-sections, joint replacements, or any other surgical incision.

2. Traumatic Scars - Scars resulting from injuries, including lacerations or burns.

3. Adhesion Release - Treatment for scar tissue that may have formed adhesions, limiting mobility or causing pain.

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Dry needling is often used in conjunction with other therapies like chiropractic care, physical therapy exercises, manual therapy, or modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation. It is important to have a qualified healthcare professional determine if dry needling is appropriate for a specific condition.