Post Dry Needling Treatment Instructions
DeBruin Physical Therapy, LLC
Post Dry Needling Treatment Instructions
After your treatment you could feel a number of different ways and have a variety of reactions that are typical and that should not alarm you. Below you will find the more common effects associated with Dry Needling treatment.
- You may feel very tired for a few hours, you should always drink water after treatment to help flush any metabolic “junk” that occurs with manual therapies out of your system.
- You could also feel very energized and euphoric, that is generally appreciated. Do not overdo it however as your body may need some time to fully recover.
- You could feel sore in the area of treatment for up to 24 hours, take a hot shower and then apply ice. Feeling sore or a dull ache is very typical.
- You could develop a bruise, while not always pretty, do not be alarmed, but do report it to the doctor.
- You may see reddened areas or feel a raised or lumpy reaction, this will typically pass within a few hours or by the next day, and these are typical tissue reactions that are of no concern.
- You may feel a temporary increase in your symptoms but will often improve the next day.
- Report any and all of your reactions to the doctor whether good or bad.