15–20 min add-on
Dry needling
Thin, sterile needles placed in tight, tender muscle to help reduce pain and muscle tension, used alongside exercise.
What it is
Dry needling uses very thin, single-use needles placed into specific points in a muscle. It’s different from acupuncture: the focus is on muscle tension and pain linked to your movement problem.
It’s offered by clinicians with additional dry-needling training, only after your evaluation and with your consent. Scope-of-practice rules vary by state, so confirm your local regulations.
Benefits
✓ Can reduce muscle tension and tenderness
✓ Often helps you get more out of the exercise that follows
✓ Quick to add to an existing visit
Is it right for you?
Your clinician recommends treatments after your evaluation and explains the options. You can always ask for an alternative.
Conditions it can help
Neck pain & tension headaches
Low back pain & sciatica
Rotator cuff & shoulder pain
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)