DryNeedling
Dry needling is a safe and effective treatment performed by a licensed physical therapist. It involves the insertion of a thin, sterile needle into trigger points or tight muscles to help reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, and improve range of motion and function.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a safe and effective treatment performed by a licensed physical therapist. It involves the insertion of a thin, sterile needle into trigger points or tight muscles to help reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, and improve range of motion and function.
Local Effects
The needle stimulates the muscle, improving blood flow and reducing inflammation. The needle stimulates the targeted muscle, helping it relax, decrease tension, and restore more normal movement.
Neurological Effects
Dry needling can help modulate pain signals by stimulating the nervous system and encouraging the body's natural pain-relieving mechanisms.
Functional Benefits
Dry needling helps restore normal muscle function by reducing pain, improving mobility, and decreasing muscle tightness. This can make everyday movements, work tasks, and recreational activities easier and more comfortable, helping you return to the things you love.
Dry Needling + NMES
Dry needling and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) are often used together to maximize results.
While dry needling targets the source of pain, NMES helps enhance muscle activation, reduce pain, and speed up recovery.
What to Expect
- You may feel a brief muscle twitch or cramp during treatment.
- Mild soreness for 24–48 hours is normal.
- Many patients notice improved pain and mobility within a few sessions.
Is Dry Needling Safe?
Dry needling is performed by trained healthcare professionals using sterile, single-use needles.