Post by Wines Not Whines on Feb 27, 2015 18:01:48 GMT -5
Has anyone had dry needling? Did it help? My PT did it today and it wasn't pleasant, but wasn't horrible. I'm curious if anyone has had benefits from it.
My friend had it done and said the same thing about it. But she said when she ran the next day, she felt awesome. Her legs felt great and she dropped time. I would definitely consider it.
Post by emilyinchile on Feb 27, 2015 19:01:49 GMT -5
Yes and yes. I had two sessions on a knot in my calf that was causing knee pain. I definitely had a few moments of pain during it, but I thought it was worth it in terms of helping to break up the knot.
Yes and yes here as well. I was having sciatica issues due to piriformis syndrome. After months of pt I wasn't having much progress. Dry needling was the only thing that helped. Not pleasant but tolerable. I had 5 sessions.
Post by runblondie26 on Feb 28, 2015 7:43:27 GMT -5
Yes! It was a miracle for me. I first had it done in 2012 after battling calf cramps for a few months.
It also undid the mess new shoes caused me last spring. I wouldn't have been able to run the Boston Marathon had it not fixed my calves in only 2 sessions.
Post by runblondie26 on Feb 28, 2015 7:45:21 GMT -5
Mine was pretty painful. Not sure "unpleasant" would describe it. I was sweating by the end of the sessions and could barely walk out of there.
You kind of grit your teeth and know you'll wake up feeling great the next day.
Have you determined the underlying cause of the cramping to prevent it from coming back?
Eta: My PT said she was being very aggressive and did a lot more area than she normally would in a session. I was eager to be "fixed" and pushed through it. My experience probably isn't the norm.
Mine was pretty painful. Not sure "unpleasant" would describe it. I was sweating by the end of the sessions and could barely walk out of there.
You kind of grit your teeth and know you'll wake up feeling great the next day.
Have you determined the underlying cause of the cramping to prevent it from coming back?
Eta: My PT said she was being very aggressive and did a lot more area than she normally would in a session. I was eager to be "fixed" and pushed through it. My experience probably isn't the norm.
I had a hamstring strain last year, and it's turned into a chronic issue and it's still painful. I'm doing a bunch of exercises to try to strengthen my core, hips, and hamstring, but my PT thought the dry needling might help relieve some of the pain.
I had a hamstring strain last year, and it's turned into a chronic issue and it's still painful. I'm doing a bunch of exercises to try to strengthen my core, hips, and hamstring, but my PT thought the dry needling might help relieve some of the pain.
I'm sorry it's not giving you more relief. Maybe it's something to possibly revisit later down the line instead.
Mine was pretty painful. Not sure "unpleasant" would describe it. I was sweating by the end of the sessions and could barely walk out of there.
Oh yeah, this was true for me too. My experience during the needling was "fine...fine..OWWW STOP...fine...fine...fine..OUCH I HATE YOU...etc" and then general soreness and walking funny for the rest of the day. The next day it was still pretty sore (also had massage/Graston on the same area to the extent that my whole calf was bruised), but the day after that was better.
Post by Wines Not Whines on Mar 1, 2015 7:02:38 GMT -5
Today is my first run after the treatment I had on Friday, so I'll see how it goes! I have to say my hamstring and back felt pretty good yesterday. I don't know if there was a direct effect or if it was in my head, but I'll take it.
Yes. I've had my calf/achilles, my hips and the arches/tops of my feet dry needled multiple times -- did it twice a week for about 4 weeks leading up to my 100 miler and it is the primary reason I was able to run the race. It hurts but if you have a good PT who isn't aggressive it isn't too bad. The needling of the tendons hurts more than the needling of muscles -- but when I've had muscles needled there is a residual pain, kind of like DOMS, which doesn't show up with the tendon needling.
I don't mind the needling itself, it's the anticipation of someone else needling me that I don't like...so I talk my PT through everything I'm feeling, which has lead to some pretty descriptive words for the discomfort I do feel!
I'd highly recommend it, especially if insurance covers it!