Dry Needling

Anatomical figure drawing of the back of a torso showing inflammation in the neck and right shoulder

Dr. Vel Natarajan, DACM is a local licensed natural medicine Doctor in Grayslake,IL that specializes in eastern nutrition and Chinese herbal medicine including dry needling therapy.

Dry needling is an effective technique that can reduce pain and tension. Dry needling focuses exclusively on treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pain by releasing trigger points. A trigger point is a local contracture or tight band in a muscle fiber that can disrupt function, restrict range of motion, refer pain or cause local tenderness. When dry needling is applied to a dysfunctional muscle or trigger point, it can decrease tightness, increase blood flow, and reduce local and referred pain.

There is a difference between Acupuncture and Dry needling which should be understood. Whereas, acupuncture restores energy flow, while dry needling targets dysfunctional muscle trigger points.

Dry needling is a type of medical practice in traditional Chinese medicine, and like every medical practice, it is best to work with a highly-skilled licensed practitioner.

If you live or work near Grayslake, or are in Lake County Illinois, and are seeking a licensed natural medicine Doctor who performs Dry needling therapy nearby, look no further. Contact Dr. Vel Natarajan, DACM.