Dry Needling Therapy

A specialized technique using thin needles to release muscle tension, treat trigger points, and relieve pain.

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a skilled intervention performed by trained healthcare professionals that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular tissues, and connective tissues to manage pain and movement impairments.

Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine and focuses on energy meridians, dry needling is rooted in Western medicine and targets specific anatomical structures based on a thorough physical examination.

How Dry Needling Works

  1. Assessment: Our specialist identifies problem areas through physical examination and patient feedback.
  2. Insertion: A sterile, thin needle is inserted into specific trigger points or taut bands in the muscle.
  3. Stimulation: The needle may be gently manipulated to elicit a local twitch response, signaling the release of the trigger point.
  4. Recovery: The muscle relaxes, circulation improves, and nerve pathways are reset, leading to decreased pain and improved function.

Most patients experience immediate pain relief and improved range of motion after treatment, though some may experience mild soreness for 24-48 hours after the procedure. This is normal and typically resolves quickly as the body adjusts to the treatment.

Benefits of Dry Needling

Rapidly reduces muscle pain by releasing trigger points and restoring normal muscle function.

Many patients experience immediate improvement after just one session of treatment.

Enhances blood flow to treatment areas, promoting faster healing and recovery.

Improves range of motion and flexibility by releasing muscle tension and tight bands.

Who Can Benefit

  • Athletes with muscle strain or injury

    Helps speed recovery and return to training or competition.

  • Individuals with chronic pain conditions

    Provides relief from conditions like fibromyalgia or myofascial pain syndrome.

  • Office workers with tension headaches

    Addresses common neck and shoulder tension that leads to headaches.

  • People recovering from surgery

    Aids in rehabilitation by improving muscle function and reducing compensatory patterns.

Other Treatments

Experience Dry Needling

Schedule an appointment with our dry needling specialists to address your specific pain or movement issues.