Benefits of Dry Needling: Pain Relief & Recovery

By Ariana Maxwell Dry Needling: A Comprehensive Guide to Pain Relief and Athletic Performance Enhancement The benefits of dry needling are why so many physical therapists use it: this therapeutic technique decreases muscle tension, resets the nervous system, and reduces pain. This technique involves inserting a thin needle into the skin and muscle of the targeted area. Often, when the needle is inserted, you may feel a muscle twitch, especially if the muscle is tight—this is a sign that the needle is effectively targeting the trigger point. What to Expect After…

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Training in the Transverse Plane for the Lacrosse Athlete

We move in 3 major planes of motion. These planes include the frontal, sagittal and transverse planes. The frontal plane divides the body into front and back and includes lateral movements. The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right and includes flexion and extension movements. The transverse plane divides the body into top and bottom halves and includes rotational movements. A lot of the time, training includes frontal and sagittal plane movements, (squats, deadlifts, lateral lunges) but neglects the transverse plane.  Training in the transverse plane is crucial…

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