{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast","title":"What Causes Excessive Post-Needle Soreness?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/573c6498\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1029,"description":"In this episode of the Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast, I answer one of the questions I frequently get from new needlers: “What are the reasons behind excessive post-needle soreness?” I made a short but comprehensive list to provide practical tips for managing post-needle soreness. From targeting the root cause rather than just the symptoms of muscle discomfort, to mastering needling techniques and avoiding pitfalls like poor redirection. I also discuss the balance between overtreating and undertreating, encouraging dry needlers to take a strategic test and retest approach to perform treatments effectively. Tune in to discover the critical factors contributing to excessive post-needle soreness and how to prevent them from happening.\n========================\nGet A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Things Your MUST do to Build a Successful Cash Based PT Practice:  This quick, easy-to-read guide is your no BS steps to what really works in building a Cash Based Physical Therapy business.\n👉 https://bit.ly/SuccessfulCashBasedBusinessebook\nFor more on our in person Physical Therapy continuing education classes, check out our Primal University 🎓 https://bit.ly/primaluniversityyt\n========================\nLearn More about Primal Physical Therapy 👉  https://bit.ly/primalphysicaltherapy\n========================\nWith over 20 years as a physical therapist, JJ’s passion for movement along with her unique experiences and training have shaped her into the successful clinician and educator she is.\nJJ graduated from the University of Delaware in 2000, which is now ranked as the #1 physical therapy school in the nation. She holds multiple certifications in a variety of advanced specialty techniques and methods, all of which complement her role as an expert clinician and educator. JJ has been certified in dry needling since 2009, and began instructing dry needling in 2012. She currently teaches for Evidence in Motion (EIM), and also independently lectures and trains other clinicians throughout the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p7PE35AbCFWkCJEKeotL96qYyUJ8J-7OkpCp1lIFg8k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYTNk/OGUzMDEzOWQ5ZDNi/NjE4Njk3OGFkOTQ3/OTI4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}