Dry Needle Trigger Point Release for Fibromyalgia
Dry Needle Trigger Point Release is a more modern form of acupuncture.
Tell us your experience with Dry Needle Trigger Point Release as a treatment for fibromyalgia.
Review below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9.00
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9.67
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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7.00
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Better Sleep
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8.67
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No Side Effects
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8.67
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Convenience
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8.67
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Cost/Benefit
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10.00
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Depression Relief
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2.00
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1.00
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1.00
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Skin Problem Relief
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1.00
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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1.00
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Based on 3 rating(s) & review(s).
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Trigger Point Injections are Miraculous 08/17/07
Reviewed by:
New York, USA
A trigger point injection completely eliminates the specific trigger point, immediately upon injection. the doctor uses lidocaine to
prevent rebound. nothing else will eliminate a trigger point for me.
trigger point injections are simply miraculous.
i am adding my review of trigger point therapy (with lidocaine) here as well, as it is most likely the actual physical needling that is releasing the scar tissue of the trigger point:
The only thing that removes a trigger point for me are trigger point injections; they are nothing short of miraculous. they are instantaneous; when the belly of the trigger point is found, the muscle "jumps" as the scar tissue is released. the injection site is a little sore that day, but by the next day, there is no pain, from the injection or more importantly, from the trigger point. my doctor uses a very very thin needle and lidocaine. the thin needle causes no pain going into the skin, but when a trigger point is found by the needle, there will be temporary trigger point pain, then complete and total release. i was a big chicken about getting them injected, i tried muscle relaxants, stretching, and excercise for a year before i took the plunge; i wished i hadn't waited so long, but am so relieved to have found a treatment; if my doctor would inject them all, rather than only when they are unbearable, i truely believe i'd be painfree. pressing on trigger points only makes them 1000x worse for me. stretching and hot baths and heating pads and ice packs do give temporary relief, but only the injections are a "cure" for me.
i also want to add, after reading others reviews where they said the injections didn't help: 1. the doctor and you have to find the belly of the knot....you know its been reached when it produces momentary "exquisite" pain and the muscle "jumps" like when your reflexes are checked; then the doctor injects the lidocaine. the best way to find the exact spot is for you to press around lightly til you find it by the pain response, then have the doctor lightly press until you both agree on the spot, then have the doctor circle it, then when the doctor goes in with the needle, let him or her know when they've reached it. go to a specialist (a physiatrist is a good specialist for this) who specializes in trigger point injections. 2. i needed to have 3-4 trigger points injected each month for about a year before i had significant relief, but each released trigger point released that muscle's spasming. you need to be very in tune with your body and be able to pull the pain apart. my physical therapist said it was like peeling an onion. so don't give up on the injections too quickly. i had debilitating trigger point pain / muscle spasms for about 3-4 years before i successfully started trigger point injections.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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n/a
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Dry Needling 09/16/05
Reviewed by:
Bermuda
This is a technique which I was taught by Chan Gunn, Acupuncturist from Seatle, When Iwas learning acupuncture. It is also known as IMS or intramuscular stimulation
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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n/a
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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7
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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3
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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Dry Needle Trigger Point Release 08/21/05
Reviewed by:
Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
Dry needle trigger point release consists of using accupuncture needles to make the trigger points release. The needle is inserted into points that refer pain, making the pain jump and then go away. The muscles then release. Takes about 30 minutes in a practitioners office...followup with hot packs is nice, but not necessary. Treatments cost between $95 and $35 depending on how sorry for you the practitioner feels. Falls sort of under accupuncture, but not all accupuncturists practice dry needle trigger point release.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Month
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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7
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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7
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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