What's It Like to Get Dry Needling, and Does It Hurt?
Here's What Dry Needling Feels Like (It's More Painful Than I Thought but Totally Worth It)
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What I experienced in the week following dry needling was so much less pain in my shoulder plus greater range of motion. Things that used to bother my shoulder such as reaching back to put my seatbelt on, raising my arms overhead, or Downward Facing Dog felt so much better. I was so happy!
Two sessions wasn't going to instantly heal my injury, so Erin recommended that I continue getting dry needling once a week for a few weeks, to continue working out and stretching the area, but to avoid hanging from the bar as well as any overhead weighted exercises (even burpees!).
If you're suffering from a fitness injury, tightness, or decreased range of motion, I'd recommend seeking out an experienced professional to try dry needling for yourself. Working out is essential for my mental well-being, and I'm so grateful that I'm finally seeing progress, and I have Erin and dry needling to thank. I never thought I'd say this, but I hope to soon be back to doing burpees!