Dry
Needling
Dry needling is one of the most effective treatments available for muscle pain, tension, and dysfunction. It works by targeting trigger points, tight, hypersensitive spots within a muscle that cause pain, restrict movement, and resist other forms of treatment.
A thin monofilament needle is inserted directly into the trigger point to release it, restore blood flow, and reset the muscle's normal function.
This is not acupuncture. Dry needling is rooted entirely in Western anatomy and neuroscience and is used specifically to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement dysfunction. The mechanism is different, the training is different, and the goals are different. It's a clinical tool used to get results, and when combined with chiropractic care and soft tissue work, it accelerates those results significantly.
Muscle pain, trigger points, overuse injuries, tension that won't resolve, recurring pain patterns
Thin needle inserted into trigger point to release tension, restore blood flow, reset muscle function
Most patients feel a brief muscle twitch or ache during needle insertion. Discomfort is typically minimal and short-lived.
Integrated into your session alongside chiropractic and soft tissue work for faster, more durable results.
The facts about dry needling.
"Dry needling is the same as accupuncture."
Acupuncture is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and works with energy meridians. Dry needling is based on Western anatomy and targets specific muscles and trigger points to treat pain and dysfunction.
"It's only for people in serious pain."
Dry needling is just as effective as a preventive and performance tool as it is for acute pain. Many patients use it regularly to manage muscle tension and keep their body performing well.
It's a clinical tool grounded in neuroscience and anatomy.
Dry needling works by eliciting a local twitch response in dysfunctional muscle tissue, which resets the muscle, reduces pain signaling, and restores normal function. It's evidence-based and widely used in sports medicine.
It works for a wide range of issues, not just severe pain.
Chronic tightness, restricted movement, overuse patterns, and muscles that just won't respond to stretching or massage all respond well to dry needling, regardless of pain severity.
What dry needling can help with.
Dry needling is effective for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. If there's a muscle involved, dry needling is likely part of the solution.
Ready to try dry needling?
Book an appointment and we'll assess whether dry needling is the right tool for what you're dealing with.