dry needling
Dr. Katie and Dr. Courtney are highly trained in trigger point dry needling, an evidence-based physical therapy technique used to reduce muscle tension, relieve pain, and improve mobility. Dry needling is integrated into individualized treatment plans when appropriate and is offered as part of your physical therapy care at no additional cost.
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used by trained physical therapists to treat muscle pain and movement impairments. It involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific trigger points—tight bands or knots within the muscle tissue—to release tension, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is rooted in Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles. This treatment can be especially beneficial for conditions such as chronic pain, sports injuries, and muscle tightness, helping to restore function and accelerate recovery.
Dr. Katie and Dr. Courtney both hold advanced certifications in dry needling and frequently incorporate this technique into their treatment sessions. Dry needling is an effective, evidence-based approach used to address muscle tension and pain, and it is included as part of our comprehensive care—at no additional cost to you.
A few common conditions we help treat with dry needling:
Chronic muscle pain and tightness
Neck and back pain
Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff pain
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Hip and gluteal pain
Sciatica
