Laser Therapy and Dry Needling
Laser Therapy and Dry Needling are proven therapeutic techniques to decrease pain. Laser Therapy uses medical-grade near-infrared and cold lasers to increase microcirculation and tissue regeneration to speed healing, decrease pain and increase range of motion. Dry Needling involves inserting sterile acupuncture needles into muscles, tendons and ligaments, as well as around nerves to likewise support healing. Dry Needling is not acupuncture; rather, it is a contemporary practice based on reputable scientific studies of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.
Laser Therapy and Dry Needling
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy, also known as High Intensity Photobiomodulation Therapy, increases microcirculation and tissue regeneration to speed healing, decrease pain and increase motion. When combined with Neuromuscular Re-Education, Laser Therapy can even increase muscle strength.
Laser Therapy is effective for most conditions that indicate physical therapy, including:
- Sports Injuries
- Scar Reduction
- Wound Healing
- Post & Pre-Op Care
- Inflammation
- Arthritis
Learn more about the biological effects of laser therapy at Aspen Laser University.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is used to effectively treat a broad range of pain. It is particularly useful in helping athletes overcome delayed-onset muscle soreness. As athletes push their bodies to become bigger and faster or reach new goals, adequate recovery is essential. Often, dry needling can also be used to speed up this recovery time and allow an athlete to return to training or playing sooner.
When combined with physical therapy and advanced manual therapy techniques, Dry Needling is an effective treatment for sports-related pain and musculoskeletal injuries, as well as minor aches and pains from everyday activities.
Dry Needling can be helpful in treating:
Dry Needling is used to effectively treat a broad range of pain. It is particularly useful in helping athletes overcome delayed-onset muscle soreness. As athletes push their bodies to become bigger and faster or reach new goals, adequate recovery is essential. Often, dry needling can also be used to speed up this recovery time and allow an athlete to return to training or playing sooner.
When combined with physical therapy and advanced manual therapy techniques, Dry Needling is an effective treatment for sports-related pain and musculoskeletal injuries, as well as minor aches and pains from everyday activities.
Dry Needling can be helpful in treating:
- Sciatica
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Headaches
- Joint Immobility
- Muscle Tension
- Musculoskeletal & Athletic Injuries
- Acute & Chronic Pain
- Posture Imbalance
