MPS is the Optimal DRY NEEDLING Electrotherapy
e of acupuncture needles to treat dysfunction of skeletal muscle and connective tissue, minimize peripheral nociception (pain), and improve or regulate structural or functional damage. Primarily applied by physicians for many decades, DN is now quite popular with many therapy groups today.There are (2) basic approaches to this therapy: Trigger point deactivation (Dry Needling) and IMS- Intra-Muscular Stimulation. With both these approaches, one significant problem in Dry Needling practice is the insertion of dry needles into a hypertonic or over-stressed patient. Currently, the etiology of trigger point (TP) formation in muscle and its mechanism of producing somatic symptoms is not fully understood. However, physician-based research now points to chronic musculoskeletal pain (Myofascial Pain Syndrome -MPS), and trigger point activation as a result of autonomic nervous system activation (called stress).
Ready To Try Out The Dolphin Neurostim?
Integrating Dolphin-MPS stress reduction and cellular healing into your Dry Needling program is guaranteed to produce better outcomes than your current electro-therapy choice. Trade in your existing Pointer Plus Device, and receive $150 credit towards a Dolphin Neurostim Single Kit.
Stress Is A Killer
Autonomic Nervous System was designed for short term survival and persistent “upregulation” or tone in the sympathetic system (stress), is directly related to a cascade of negative neurophysiological responses that are connected to chronic inflammation, disease, pain and impaired exercise tolerance. Sympatho-vagal nervous system imbalances increase blood pressure, restricts blood/lymphatic flow and activate muscle tone, all of which are counter-productive for both Dry Needling patients and practitioners.
Q? How do you counter-act this stress activation? Neuromodulation!
Why is Neuromodulation So Important?
Neuromodulation is the art of suppressing sympathetic tension (stress) in order to activate parasympathetic vagal tone (HF) and balance (or neuromodulate) the sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous systems (as measured in Heart Rate Variability -HRV). Neuromodulating your patients is extremely important in dry needling, as success or failure with outcomes depends on it.
Your Choice of Dry-Needing Electro-Therapy Makes a Difference!
The integration of electro-therapy into Dry Needling is popular, but does the choice of current applied (AC or DC) make a difference in neuromodulation? YES, as a recent published study challenges the use of Alternating Current (AC) in Dry Needling. (Click here to view research article)
This study compared the stress reducing influence of two popular types of Electro-Therapy devices, Dolphin Neurostim (DC – 2.5Hz) and the Pointer Plus Excel (AC – 15Hz).
Conclusion: Dolphin significantly outperformed Pointer Excel in neuromodulation: autonomic nervous system regulation and human health than currently acknowledged”.
Research now supports that applying higher electro-frequencies (10Hz+) activate stress. If you apply AC current at higher frequencies (15Hz+) prior to or during Dry Needling, you are activating STRESS, which leads to increased muscle tension and pain during and after Dry Needling treatment.
Dolphin For Stress Reduction
Proven stress reduction of Dolphin-MPS therapy is the best adjunct to dry needling. Dolphin may be applied prior to DN for reduced stress reduction to produce softer muscles and easier needle insertion without negative patient feedback after treatment. This stress reduction significantly enhances Dry Needling outcomes.
Dolphin for Increased Cellular Healing
DC Microcurrent is the key to healing the body. Not only does microcurrent activate parasympathetic healing (HF), it also enhances healing at the cellular levels. All injuries or illness also have their own reverberating frequencies that impede the body’s ability to recuperate, and microcurrent stimulation hastens the healing process by activating:
