5 Benefits of Dry Needling Feet

Oct 28, 2022 | General Podiatry

Dry needling is a common technique performed to treat pressure points within the feet. Fine needles are inserted into knots to relax the muscle and reduce the tension and associated pain. It is to release trigger points, assist with pain management and restore movement at a joint. 

This is done by a Podiatrist to restore movement and function to the foot.

What are the 5 Benefits of Dry Needling Feet?

Dry needling provides many benefits to the muscles, movement and function of the feet. Here are 5 main benefits.

Relieving Muscle Pain and Tightness 

When the foot or ankle is injured, other muscles can seize up and become tight to compensate for the injury. Dry needling works on these tight spots to relieve pain and tension to allow the muscles to begin functioning correctly again.

Promotes Healing

Using dry needling to create microscopic injuries to a muscle that is not functioning correctly, promotes an inflammatory response to the area. This stimulates the creation of collagen and protein and helps the muscle heal and restore normal muscle function. 

Improves Range of Motion

When the myofascial trigger points are released, tension and compression in the area are decreased, and as a result, the range of motion is improved. The ability to stretch and move the feet is also improved due to the reduction of pain.

Decreases Recovery Time

Dry needling works to decrease the pain in the feet allowing for an increased range of motion and a faster recovery time. This means you can get back to the activities you love to do sooner. 

Promotes Blood Flow

Tight muscles can restrict the blood flow increasing pain and sometimes causing a tingling sensation or numbness to the area. By using dry needling to deactivate trigger points and relax the muscle, improved blood flow and oxygenation will occur.

What Conditions Can Dry Needling Assist With?

Dry Needling can be used to treat a wide range of conditions such as:

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Moreland Podiatry – 5 Benefits of Dry Needling Feet

If you currently have an injury and feel that dry needling could benefit you, feel free to contact the friendly staff at Moreland Podiatry for more information or to make an appointment today.