How to Perform Dry Needling on the Gastrocnemius Muscle

How To Dry Needle The Gastrocnemius

👉 The gastrocnemius muscle is a large muscle located in the back of the lower leg that is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

👉 Trigger points in the gastrocnemius muscle commonly develop in three areas: the medial head, the lateral head, and the soleus overlap. These trigger points can cause pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.

👉 Dry needling is a technique used to treat trigger points in the gastrocnemius muscle. It involves inserting a thin needle into the trigger point to stimulate a healing response and reduce pain and tension. This technique is often used in combination with other therapies, such as stretching and exercise, to effectively manage trigger point pain.

The gastrocnemius muscle is a large muscle located in the back of the lower leg that spans from the femur bone to the Achilles tendon. It is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the knee. Due to its role in supporting the body's weight, the gastrocnemius muscle is commonly used in activities such as running, jumping, and walking.

Trigger points are hyper-irritable spots within the muscle tissue that can cause pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. In the gastrocnemius muscle, trigger points commonly develop in three areas: the medial head, the lateral head, and the soleus overlap. The medial head trigger points are located on the inside of the calf muscle, just below the knee, and can cause pain in the knee, calf, and ankle. The lateral head trigger points are located on the outside of the calf muscle, just below the knee, and can cause pain in the ankle and foot. The soleus overlap trigger points are located in the lower part of the calf muscle, near the Achilles tendon, and can cause pain in the heel and Achilles tendon.

Dry needling is a technique used to treat trigger points in the gastrocnemius muscle. It involves inserting a thin needle into the trigger point to stimulate a healing response and reduce pain and tension. The needle used in dry needling is similar to an acupuncture needle, but the technique and theory behind it are different. Dry needling aims to release muscle tension and promote healing by targeting trigger points, which are hyper-irritable spots within the muscle tissue that can cause pain and stiffness. The needle is inserted into the trigger point, causing a local twitch response and promoting the release of chemicals that reduce pain and inflammation. Dry needling can be used in combination with other therapies, such as stretching and exercise, to effectively manage trigger point pain. It is a minimally invasive and generally safe technique when performed by a trained and licensed practitioner.

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00:00 - Intro
00:10 - The Gastrocnemius Muscle
00:56 - Trigger Point Pain Pattern
01:17 - Dry Needling
01:46 - Where to Avoid
02:25 - Recap

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