Dr. Ellison Melrose // #TechniqueThursday // www.ptonice.com

In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Dry Needling faculty member Ellison Melrose dives into the topic of abdominal dry needling, focusing specifically on chronic abdominal wall pain. They discuss how this condition often arises from entrapment of the anterior abdominal nerves, frequently seen in postpartum women and individuals experiencing chronic pelvic pain syndromes. The episode covers the techniques for needling the rectus abdominis, including how to orient to the tissue and choose the appropriate needle length. Dr. Melrose introduces the use of electrical stimulation (e-stim) to enhance muscle response during the procedure, explaining the importance of localizing muscle spindle interactions. The episode provides a practical demonstration, including preparation techniques and exercises to visualize the abdominal muscles.

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