What is Dry Needling?

Dry Needling is a specialized technique used to treat painful areas in tissues that may be too deep to reach with a hands-on approach. Once the trigger point is reached with the needle, both a physical and a chemical response occur as proven in research.

Research has shown that prior to the needle being inserted into the tissue, the affected area is acidic with a low pH and poor oxygen levels compared to tissue regions without pain. Once the painful area is needled, chemicals are released and the affected region returns to a normal healthy environment allowing the muscles the freedom of movement. Oftentimes, an improvement in function can be immediate with increases in joint mobility, muscle function and less pain post treatment.