Dry Needling
Dry Needling at New Roads Chiropractic Center
How Dry Needling Addresses Dysfunction Locally and Systemically
Dry needling was developed by clinical physicians to treat soft tissue pain associated with:
- Inflammation
- Sensitized nerves
- Scar tissue formation
- Tissue adhesion
- Poor blood and lymphatic circulation
It is now widely used to address both local tissue dysfunction and broader systemic imbalances.
How It Works
Dry needling involves inserting a fine, filiform needle into the skin to physically stretch the affected soft tissues. This process creates small therapeutic lesions that remain for several days and help stimulate tissue healing through both physical and biochemical effects.
These lesions activate the body’s natural repair mechanisms, promoting remodeling of the inflamed or injured soft tissue in the area of the needle insertion. While dry needling doesn’t treat diseases directly, it helps restore tissue function and systemic balance, which may improve many underlying conditions.
Local Benefits of Dry Needling
Dry needling contributes to localized healing through:
- Reducing physical stress and tissue tension
- Normalizing local inflammation
- Replacing injured tissue with healthy new tissue of the same type
This healing process improves blood and fluid flow in and out of the injured tissue, helping reduce pain and inflammation. It may also support balancing the sympathetic nervous system.
Because localized dysfunction often affects overall posture and biomechanics, relieving soft tissue pain can positively impact the entire musculoskeletal system.
Systemic Benefits of Dry Needling
Systemic homeostasis is the body’s way of maintaining internal stability. Dry needling supports this process by promoting healing in local tissues while also reducing both physical and physiological stress.
Through interconnected neurological and vascular pathways, this therapy can benefit systems such as the:
- Immune system
- Endocrine system
- Cardiovascular system
It may also alleviate biomechanical issues like joint misalignment and posture imbalances caused by soft tissue dysfunction.
Our Training in Dry Needling
Drs. Gerald and Latresia Bell were trained in dry needling by the renowned Dr. Yun-tao Ma, PhD.
About Dr. Yun-tao Ma
Dr. Ma is an internationally recognized expert in pain management and rehabilitation. He is the founder of the American Dry Needling Institute and developer of the evidence-based Integrative Dry Needling System. His teaching has impacted medical professionals across the U.S. and worldwide in cities like Washington DC, London, Berlin, Paris, Sao Paulo, Beijing, and more.
Talk to Us
Ask New Roads Chiropractic Center how dry needling can be part of your personalized care plan to relieve pain, restore function, and promote total-body healing.