Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling

Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling to Restore Proper Function to Abnormal Muscles

Myofascial trigger point dry needling (MFTrPDN) is a treatment to restore proper function to abnormally behaving muscles. These muscles become painful with nodules also called “knots”, “tight bands”, or trigger points. They can be painful locally or send pain signals to other locations. The muscles, which contain these abnormal areas are “locked” and cannot function normally, which causes restriction of movement and chronic pain.

Nodules or Knots Can Develop from Overuse

These nodules or knots develop from overuse, trauma, poor posture, lack of exercise, sleep disturbances, vitamin deficiencies, joint arthritis or nerves being compressed at the spine and other locations. The painful areas contain biochemicals that cause pain to the local nerves and have decreased oxygen flow (ischemia) causing further pain resulting in muscle fibers to “lock”.

Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling Allows the Muscle Contracture to Release to its Normal Length

The reason this method is so effective is that it short-circuits the vicious cycle in a very direct way that other methods cannot accomplish. This treatment allows the muscle contracture to release to its normal length, the circulation to improve, swelling to recede and the chemicals to disperse, thereby removing their noxious effect on local nerves. The treatment utilizes sterile, thin monofilament needles to achieve its goal. The relief is often rapid with a reduction in pain and improved function.

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Dr. Louis S. Crivelli, II received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001.  He also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Muhlenberg College.  Dr. Crivelli is a Certified Nutrition Specialist as recognized by the American College of Nutrition.  He is 1 of only 10 chiropractors in the state of Maryland to have an Advanced Competency Certificate from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego.  He is on the post-graduate faculty of New York Chiropractic College and is currently the Chief Instructor and Coordinator of the Chiropractic Assistant program.  Dr. Crivelli believes in treating patients using the most current, evidence-based physical methods, as well as cutting edge nutritional therapies.  He is the Vice President of the Maryland Chiropractic Association, where he also serves on the legislative/legal committee and the insurance committee, which he chairs. He is also an active member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Association for the History of Chiropractic.

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