What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique in which a trained physical therapist inserts small, sterile filament needles into specific muscular trigger points which are creating pain and discomfort. This generates a twitch response, helping release muscle tension and pain. The technique is referred to as “Dry” Needling because there is no medication used. The needle and the effects it produces within the tissue are the treatment.

Who can benefit from Dry Needling

Patients with any musculoskeletal condition can benefit. Many people see results with issues they have struggled with for years.
Possible areas include:

• Achilles Tendonitis/Tendonosis
• Arthritis
• Chronic Pain
• Elbow Tendinitis tennis/golfers elbow
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches and Migraines
• Hip Flexor Tendinitis common in runners
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome
• Knee Pain
• Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, and Thoracic Pain
• Muscular Strains/Ligament Sprains
• Patellofemoral Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Piriformis Syndrome
• Sciatica
• Shin Splints
• SIJ Dysfunction
.....and many other musculoskeletal issues

Benefits of Dry Needling

Dry Needling has shown improved muscle length, flexibility and decreased pain in patients. In the past, trigger point release was done manually through therapeutic massage. Dry Needling allows our therapist to achieve greater depth, precision and complete release of trigger points to help release and prevent pain, optimize performance and assist in injury recovery.

Trigger Point Dry Needling is typically performed in our Cape Girardeau clinic but may be available at other clinics upon request.
Contact us to learn more.