Dry needling involves inserting thin, single-strand needles into a tight, irritable muscle spot called a trigger point. These trigger points can be a pain in the neck, literally and figuratively, and can cause muscle problems, limited movement, and pain. They check people out to see if dry needling is a good fit. We look at symptoms, mobility, and how the muscles work to see if trigger points are causing problems.
When you get dry needling, it can loosen up tight muscles, get more blood flowing, and reduce pain. People often feel better right away after treatment. The needles stay in the muscle for different amounts of time, depending on things like where the treatment is, how many needles are used, and what the treatment goals are.