When Heel Pain Isn’t Plantar Fasciitis | Clinical Relevance with Dr. Frank

Think your patient has plantar fasciitis? Think again. A missed diagnosis could be the real culprit—Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment (Inferior Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment). This condition mimics plantar fasciitis but requires a completely different treatment approach. 🔎 Case Study: A 17-Year-Old Athlete with Heel Pain 🏃‍♂️ I recently evaluated a 17-year-old lacrosse player preparing for his upcoming […]

Recovering from Radial Nerve Palsy with Dry Needling | Clinical Relevance

Radial nerve palsy can be life-altering, affecting hand function, grip strength, and daily activities. But what if neurological dry needling could help restore movement and sensation? In this case study, I share how a patient with severe radial nerve damage progressed from minimal wrist and thumb function to full recovery—regaining strength, dexterity, and even returning […]

When a Toothache Isn’t Your Teeth? 🦷🧠 | Clinical Relevance with Dr. Frank

In this Clinical Relevance video, I share my personal experience with unexplained facial pain—and how dry needling targeted the root cause: neurogenic inflammation. Let’s break down the science, my self-treatment approach, and why this matters for your practice. The Mystery: Unexplained Facial Pain Last December, I woke up with a deep, aching pain in my […]

Clinical Relevance of Neural Tension and Dry Needling

How Dry Needling Addresses Neural Tension: A Case Study in Cervicogenic Headaches & Low Back Pain 🧠 Hi everyone, Dr. David Griswold here! If you’ve ever struggled with stubborn pain cases where nothing seems to work, this approach might be a game-changer. In this Clinical Relevance video, we explore how neurologic dry needling can resolve […]

Establishing Dosage to Minimize Soreness and Optimize Results

💬 Ever had a patient feel worse after dry needling? Or not respond at all? 🎯 What’s the issue? Most clinicians overlook dosage precision—too much overwhelms the body, too little isn’t effective. 📺 In this Clinical Relevance video, I break down how to customize dosage for faster recovery and better outcomes. Why Dosage Matters Dry […]

Case Study on Neuromuscular Patterning 👩‍⚕️

In this Clinical Relevance video, I break down a powerful case study on TMJ dysfunction—how targeted dry needling resolved eight years of jaw pain, clicking, and locking. Watch the full video above to see the treatment in action and the science behind it. The Patient: 8 Years of TMJ Pain & Failed Treatments A physical […]

Neuromuscular Balance Reset in the Lumbopelvic Region

In this Clinical Relevance video, we explore how neurologic dry needling can resolve chronic lumbopelvic dysfunction by addressing the nervous system’s role in pain and movement patterns. Below, we break down the patient’s journey, treatment strategy, and the outcomes that highlight the power of this approach for long-standing musculoskeletal issues. The Patient: A 34-Year-Old Dancer […]

How to Treat Trigger Finger with Dry Needling: Expert Advice from a Certified Hand Therapist

How Dry Needling Fixed a Mechanic’s Locked Finger in Just 3 Weeks—Without Surgery For six months, every turn of a wrench was agony. Splints failed. Injections didn’t last. Surgery seemed inevitable—until dry needling changed everything. 👋 Hi everyone, Cody Metropoulos here—occupational therapist, certified hand therapist, and instructor with Integrative Dry Needling (IDN). In this Clinical […]

Pneumothorax as a complication of Dry Needling Technique

In this Clinical Relevance video, I dive into an important topic for clinicians: pneumothorax as a rare complication of dry needling. Let’s break down the facts, challenge misconceptions, and highlight key safety measures to ensure effective and responsible practice. The Belgium Case Study: What Happened? A recent letter to the editor from emergency room doctors […]

Radial Nerve Inflammation and Lateral Epicondylalgia

Ever treated “tennis elbow” that just won’t go away? It might not be the tendon—it could be the radial nerve. Hey everyone, Dr. Frank here from Integrative Dry Needling! Today, we’re diving into a game-changing discovery about chronic lateral elbow pain. The Research: Why Nerves Matter More Than Tendons 🔬 A pivotal study examined patients […]

The Science Behind Dry Needling: How it Helps Patients and its Effects on Inflammation

How Dry Needling Influences Inflammation at the Cellular Level: A Clinician’s Breakdown 💡 Ever wonder how dry needling actually changes inflammation at the cellular level? Let’s break it down. Hi everyone, Dr. Frank here from Integrative Dry Needling (IDN)! In this Clinical Relevance video, we’re diving deep into how dry needling balances inflammation and healing […]

Osteoarthritis is a neurologic disease – a hypothesis (McDougal 2019)

🤔 Is OA really just “wear and tear”? New research says NO—it’s a nervous system disorder at its core. Groundbreaking studies reveal that nerve dysfunction fuels pain, inflammation, and cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis (OA). 📺 Watch the Full Video for a deep dive into the science and how neurologic dry needling (NDN) rewires OA treatment. […]

Utilization of Dry Needling in Functional Neurologic Disorder

How Dry Needling Rewired a Paralyzed Limb: A Breakthrough FND Case Study A 15-year-old girl arrived at our clinic with sudden paralysis. Four weeks later, she walked again. No surgery. No medication. Just neurologic dry needling. Hi everyone, Natalie Hawkins here—physical therapist and instructor with Integrative Dry Needling (IDN). In this Clinical Relevance video, I […]