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What is Dry Needling and How Can it Help?
Dry Needling (DN) is a skilled intervention performed by physical therapists at our clinic which uses a thin needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular spasms, connective tissues for the management of nerve/skeletal pain and restricted movement. Trigger points are defined as palpable, tense bands of skeletal muscle fibers that […]
Plantar Fasciitis: The Most Common Cause of Longstanding Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis [PF] is pain in the heel of the foot characterized by stiffness and inflammation throughout the area. PF is the most common chronic foot pain beneath the heel in adults, and makes up 11-15% of foot symptoms requiring professional care for relief to occur.3 There are many possible causes of PF evidenced as […]
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