Chronic Pain Management for Patients with Fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Chronic pain is a complex and persistent challenge, especially for individuals with conditions like fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). These disorders can lead to widespread pain that significantly impacts the quality of life, making effective chronic pain management essential. Understanding how central sensitization contributes to chronic pain and how physical therapy can help manage it […]
Integrating Dry Needling with Other Physical Therapy Techniques for Optimal Results
Are you or someone you love involved in a physical therapy routine for chronic pain or other disorders? Has the dry needling technique been offered to you, but you’re unsure how it’ll affect your other treatments? Here, we will discuss how integrating dry needling can be beneficial for your therapy plan. At Bethesda Physiocare, we […]
Sports Injury Rehab & Dry Needling: A Winning Combination
An inevitable component of participating in sports is the possibility of injury. Depending on the severity of the injury, the athlete may need to take some time off, followed by progressive rehabilitation. Typically, if the injury is diagnosed correctly, the athlete will return to sport in a predictable timeframe. However, there are other situations when […]
A Brief Exploration Into the Evolution & Function of Dry Needling for Muscle Pain
In the past few decades, the field of physical therapy has made incredible strides in helping people improve pain, overcome injury, and enhance mobility. The field has evolved through extensive research, technology, and a deeper understanding of human movement. As the profession grows, new and exciting modalities have come into focus to help patients regain […]
