Dry Needling

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There can be discomfort to the area being needled. However, the needles are extremely thin and for most patients, they experience little to no pain.

Muscles that are sensitive, shortened or that have active trigger points may cause a sensation similar to a muscle cramp called ‘the twitch response’ when the needle is inserted. 

It's not uncommon to have some  soreness around the targeted muscle after your session, so it is very important to drink plenty of fluids prior to and after your appointment. Icing the area is also an effective method for reducing soreness. 

Yes. Dry needling is just one of many manual therapy techniques used by physical therapists to treat pain. A self pay option is available for patients seeking dry needling treatment only for routine pain management following discharge from physical therapy. 

Dry needling is a westernized form of medicine and nowhere near as ancient as acupuncture practice. While similar needles are used during both therapies, dry needling is solely focused on pain and tension release. 

Acupuncture uses the body’s meridian pathways to target and direct energy, while dry needling is focused on particular muscular trigger points.