Simple muscle tightness, strains and sprains, an overworked body needing recovery, muscle activation, swelling reduction and pain control are all clinical examples for the use of dry needling. Because it involves a needle, dry needling is often misunderstood as acupuncture. The difference is in the approach. While the tool may be the same, the treatment is different. Traditional acupuncture is rooted in eastern philosophy while dry needling is rooted in western medicine. Our trained therapists will target the tissue area with the goal of triggering a quick, effective response, resulting in pain relief, restored mobility and enhanced performance. The following are conditions we treat with dry needling:
