December 8th- December 15th
This past weekend I had an incredible opportunity at the MJP center to observe a trigger point dry needling certification program. I spent a total of 22 hours this weekend learning about the art of dry needling the body parts most in need of this type of therapy. Unfortunately, I was unable to practice penetrating the skin with needles as the professional therapist around me. I was, however, able to volunteer as to be demonstrated on.
Throughout the weekend, we were exposed to many different areas to dry needle. There are “no no” areas, as the instructor called it, which consisted of the thoracic cavity and the front of the neck. The reason the thoracic cavity is dangerous is because the thoracic cavity contains the most vital organs of the body, including the heart, lungs, and kidneys. In order for dry needling to be effective it is unnecessary insert a mass of needles. For example, the face area only requires four needles. The two needles are inserted into the frontalis muscles and the temporalis muscles.
I learned so much this weekend and am eager to present my knowledge at the Research Showcase.
- I spent approximately 25 hours on ISM work this week.
