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Dry Needling

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Dry needling is a treatment performed by skilled, trained physical therapists, certified in the procedure. Dry needling treats muscle tissue, and its goal is to reduce pain, inactivate trigger points and restore function. A very thin needle is inserted into trigger points or tight muscles of your body to help healing of the tissues and restore muscle function.

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What can dry needling help with:

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  • Low back pain/tension

  • Shoulder pain

  • Neck pain and back pain

  • Tennis elbow

  • Migraines

  • Spinal dysfunction

  • Joint dysfunction

  • Sciatica

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Joint problems

  • Myofascial pain

  • Muscle tension

  • Pelvic pain

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Headaches

  • Shin splints

  • Shoulder impingement

  • Spinal issues

  • TMJ/Jaw pain

  • Tendonitis

  • Trigger points

  • Whiplash

  • And more

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How is Dry needling different from acupuncture:

Dry needling is not the same as acupuncture. Dry needling is a forced strong stimulation on the muscles to get them to release. Acupuncture, on the other hand, does not use strong stimulation. Dry needling is used to treat cases of chronic and acute pain without the use of medication, surgical procedures, etc.

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Dry Needling Facts:

  • The needles are so thin that they can bend with a finger. They’re not the same needles used to give you a shot.

  • Dry needling goes right to the source of the pain or dysfunction, often making a difference more quickly than other therapies.

  • People often don’t feel the needles going in and it is minimally invasive.

  • It can be used alone, but it’s often combined with other treatments, such as foam rolling, electrical stimulation, and strengthening and stretching exercises.

  • People who want dry needling will go through an thorough examination to determine if the therapy is right for them.

  • ​Dry needling is a treatment performed by skilled, trained physical therapists, certified in the procedure.

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