Trigger points referral

Dry Needling  or Trigger point Acupuncture aka orthopedic needling, sports acupuncture

Experience Lasting Relief from Chronic Pain

Chronic or acute pain resulting from various factors, such as sports injuries, falls, overuse, prolonged periods of standing, sitting, or office work with poor posture, can lead to the development of troublesome trigger points. These trigger points manifest as tight, shortened muscles, causing discomfort, pain, and reduced range of motion.

Trigger points are specific areas of tension within muscle tissue that often create pain and discomfort. They can be sensitive to the touch and even cause referred pain in different parts of the body. That's where Dry Needling comes into play as a highly effective technique for precisely manipulating these trigger points, including taut bands, offering you relief from pain and restoring your natural range of motion.

Through the skillful manipulation of trigger points, including taut bands, Dry Needling breaks up these areas of tension, fostering the healing process within the affected muscles. This technique proves especially beneficial for individuals dealing with sports-related injuries, chronic pain, or other musculoskeletal conditions.

Over time, unresolved trigger points, including taut bands, can lead to persistent musculoskeletal patterns of chronic pain. Dry Needling directly addresses and releases myofascial trigger points and taut bands, significantly enhancing the body's ability to heal, improving range of motion, and alleviating pain.

At our clinic, Dr. Diveley seamlessly combines the principles of traditional acupuncture with cutting-edge sports science, ensuring you receive optimal therapeutic benefits tailored to your unique needs.

In California dry needling is a subset form of acupuncture that focuses on muscular dysfunctions.  Only a Licensed Acupuncturist or and Medical Doctor can perform this method.  In California, licensed acupuncturists are required to complete a minimum of 950 hours of  supervised clinical training as part of their graduate-level education. This includes supervised internships in which they work directly with patients under the guidance of licensed acupuncturists who serve as their clinical supervisors. After 4 years of training  they sit for either the national or state boards exams to do be able to treat using needles.  Many states allow non acupuncturist with no training to 50 hours of training to treat with needles, with no exams or special licensing. Acupuncture is a licensed profession, most states dry needling is a weekend certification. Although it is essentially trigger point acupuncture, other health professionals refer to it as 'dry needling' due to legal and political reasons. However, it's important to note that dry needling is 100% acupuncture with a specific focus on trigger point therapy


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