We now offer dry needling as part of our chiropractic care. This targeted technique helps release tight muscles, reduce pain, and improve mobility — and it works especially well alongside adjustments.
Whether you’re dealing with stubborn knots, sports-related tension, or chronic muscle pain that hasn’t fully resolved, dry needling can be a powerful addition to your treatment plan.
Whether you’re dealing with stubborn knots, sports-related tension, or chronic muscle pain that hasn’t fully resolved, dry needling can be a powerful addition to your treatment plan.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a skilled technique that uses thin, sterile needles to target trigger points (tight bands of muscle that can cause pain and restrict movement).
Unlike acupuncture, dry needling is based on modern Western anatomy and focuses specifically on musculoskeletal problems. The goal is to release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and help the body reset dysfunctional tissue.
Unlike acupuncture, dry needling is based on modern Western anatomy and focuses specifically on musculoskeletal problems. The goal is to release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and help the body reset dysfunctional tissue.
Conditions We Commonly Treat with Dry Needling
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Low back pain
- Headaches and migraines related to muscle tension
- Sciatica and hip tightness
- Sports injuries and overuse issues
- Stubborn muscle knots that haven’t responded fully to other care
- Limited range of motion
How Dry Needling Works with Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic adjustments restore proper joint movement. Dry needling addresses the soft tissue that often keeps those joints from moving freely.
When used together, the two approaches can produce better and longer-lasting results than either one alone. This is especially helpful for patients who have plateaued with adjustments only or who carry a lot of muscular tension.
When used together, the two approaches can produce better and longer-lasting results than either one alone. This is especially helpful for patients who have plateaued with adjustments only or who carry a lot of muscular tension.
What to Expect During a Session
- We’ll discuss your symptoms and identify the muscles that need attention.
- Thin, sterile, single-use needles are gently inserted into the target areas.
- You may feel a brief twitch or mild ache as the muscle releases — this is normal and usually lasts only a few seconds.
- Treatment time is typically short (often 10–20 minutes depending on the areas treated).
- Most people feel looser and notice improved movement afterward. Mild soreness similar to a workout is common for a day or two.
Is Dry Needling Right for You?
Dry needling is generally safe and well-tolerated. We’ll review your health history first to make sure it’s appropriate.
It is especially helpful if you:
It is especially helpful if you:
- Have muscle tightness that keeps returning
- Experience limited progress with adjustments alone
- Are dealing with activity- or work-related muscle strain
- Want a drug-free option for pain and mobility
Frequently Asked Questions
Does dry needling hurt?
Most patients describe a brief muscle twitch or mild ache that settles quickly. The needles are extremely thin.
How is it different from acupuncture?
Dry needling is based on Western anatomy and targets specific muscular trigger points. Acupuncture follows traditional Chinese medicine meridians.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Some people feel significant relief after 1–2 sessions. Others benefit from a short series combined with ongoing chiropractic care.
Can I get dry needling on the same day as an adjustment?
Yes — in many cases we combine both in the same visit for better results.
Most patients describe a brief muscle twitch or mild ache that settles quickly. The needles are extremely thin.
How is it different from acupuncture?
Dry needling is based on Western anatomy and targets specific muscular trigger points. Acupuncture follows traditional Chinese medicine meridians.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Some people feel significant relief after 1–2 sessions. Others benefit from a short series combined with ongoing chiropractic care.
Can I get dry needling on the same day as an adjustment?
Yes — in many cases we combine both in the same visit for better results.