Dry Needling

Dry needling is a treatment performed by skilled, trained physical therapists, certified in the procedure. A thin monofilament needle penetrates the skin and treats underlying muscular trigger points for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.

What does dry needling do for you?

Dry needling treats muscle tissue, and its goal is to reduce pain, inactivate trigger points and restore function. It rarely is a standalone procedure. Rather, it often is part of a broader physical therapy approach incorporating other traditional physical therapy interventions into treatment.

Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?

Both methods use fine filament needles gently inserted into strategic locations in the body. The fundamental difference between these techniques is that dry needling is based on human anatomy and the neurophysiological principles, while traditional acupuncture is based on traditional chinese medicine.

Here are 10 conditions that dry needling treats:
  • Myofascial pain
  • Disk and back problems
  • Whiplash
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Migraine headaches
  • Joint problems
  • Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Tendonitis
  • Muscle weakness
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