DRY NEEDLING FOR PAIN

This week, we're joined by Meghan, an Occupational Therapist at Holistic Integration certified in Dry Needling. Dr. Prather and Meghan talk about the differences between Dry Needling and Acupuncture and how both are helpful with pain. In this episode, you'll learn:—The conditions helped by Dry Needling, including: Carpal Tunnel, Headaches, Neck Pain, Back Pain, and Myofascial Disorders.—How Dry Needling is also helpful for dysfunction, helping to speed up healing and improving range of motion.—The definition of Trigger Points. And Dr. Prather's ability to find those hypersensitive spots! —Why the secret of successful results at Holistic Integration is the combination of multiple Structural Therapy options, such as Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Corrective Exercises, Massage, Ortho-Bionomy, and Rapid Release.—When "Wet Needling" is the best treatment option through Trigger Point Injections. —The contraindications for Dry Needling, including: active Cancer, pregnancy, history of uncontrolled seizures, bleeding disorders, abnormal sensation issues, dementia patients, and extreme phobia of needles.—How almost 100% of Holistic Integration Physical Therapy patients are receiving Dry Needling as a part of their treatment because of the results it produces.—The history behind the development of Dry Needling and how it became widespread in the 1980's.—Why Dr. Prather says that John F. Kennedy was only able to run for President because of Trigger Point Therapy from the Physical Therapist who helped develop Dry Needling.—And you'll hear from Ben, a patient at Holistic Integration, who received "life-changing" relief from long-term pain associated with Knee and Back injuries. And his inspiring story about how Holistic Integration helped his family.http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com