Dry needling treats muscle tissue, with a goal to reduce pain, inactivate trigger points and restore function. During treatment, a thin monofilament needle penetrates the skin and treats underlying muscular trigger points for the management of neuro-musculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.

While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling -when performed by a trained and certified physical therapist- is safe and minimally discomforting.

Dry needling is used to increase range of motion that may be limited due to muscle tightness or scar tissue. Dry needling may also treat:

• Joint problems
• Disk problems
• Tendinitis
• Migraine and tension-type headaches
• Jaw and mouth problems
• Whiplash
• Repetitive motion disorders Spinal problems
• Pelvic pain
• Night cramps
• Phantom pain
• Post-herpetic neuralgia

The treatment may be uncomfortable with a possibility of soreness experienced in the next few days.