Dry needling

Dry needling involves inserting a thin, sterile filament needle into trigger points or areas of muscle tension to release tight tissue, improve circulation, and reduce pain. Unlike acupuncture—which follows traditional Chinese medicine principles—dry needling is grounded in modern anatomy, neuroscience, and pain science.

Before your first dry needling session, a full physical therapy evaluation is required. This allows me to assess posture, movement patterns, and underlying muscular imbalances to determine where needling will be most effective and whether it is appropriate for your condition.

Treatment may include:

• Releasing trigger points or taut muscle bands

• Reducing muscle spasms

• Improving mobility and joint mechanics

• Restoring healthy movement patterns

• Supporting recovery from overuse, injury, or postural strain

Many people experience immediate improvements in pain and mobility following treatment.

Dry needling may be used as a stand-alone technique or combined with manual therapy, corrective exercise, and other strategies to support long-lasting, meaningful results.