Dry needling is a modern treatment designed to ease muscular pain. Its popularity is growing.Dry needling may provide relief for some muscular pain and stiffness. In addition, easing the trigger points may improve flexibility and increase range of motion. That’s why this method is often used to treat sports injuries, muscle pain, and even fibromyalgia...
Kinesiology taping is one specific mode of treatment that your physical therapist may use. It involves placing strips of special tape on your body in specific directions to help improve your mobility and support your joints, muscles, and tendons.
Rheumatic diseases affect your joints tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Among them are many types of arthritis, a term used for conditions that affect your joints. Sometimes they’re called musculoskeletal diseases.
Electrotherapy is the science of using electrical stimulation to treat injuries and illnesses, such as to improve circulation, reduce pain, strengthen muscles, repair tissues, and promote bone growth, leading to improvements in physical functioning.
