For the Science Geeks ... Understanding Chronic Pain.

Understanding the Science behind Chronic Back Pain

When you have Chronic Back pain, the muscles are constantly contracting and taut bands within the muscle form. Myofascial trigger points are highly sensitive areas located within these taut bands. If you are interested in the "why" of all of this, please read on. If not, then just know, we will take care of your chronic pain!

But WHY Does That Happen?

The science tells us that pain starts at the periphery. There's a problem at the motor end plate of the muscle which causes the release of too much acetylcholine. When there is too much acetylcholine, it causes your muscle to contract. This sensitizes the receptors of acetylcholine and causes muscle contractures. The muscle contractures block local blood flow. This reduces the PH so it becomes acidic. Once it's acidic, your nervous system releases all sorts of chemicals which facilitates the release of even more acetylcholine into your system. This causes a perpetual cycle of muscle contractures that for many of you have been happening for years or even decades.

What can we do to stop this cycle?

Dry Needling! This is the only technique to reach some of those deep muscles of your spine to break up those taut bands and break the cycle. Share this with a friend who has chronic pain and wants to understand why it is happening and how they can disrupt the cycle.

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