Dry needling is a specialized manual therapy that targets muscle tightness and pain. It can be used for both chronic and acute injuries. The treatment works by inserting a very thin needle into a muscle “trigger point”—a tight band within the muscle that may feel tender or painful. Trigger points can cause both localized discomfort and radiating pain, such as tension headaches.
Dry needling helps release these trigger points, reduce pain, and restore muscle function, making it an effective option for many patients.
Benefits of Dry Needling
- Relieves pain
- Reduces muscle tension
- Improves range of motion
- Enhances blood flow and healing
- Decreases headaches
- Helps manage chronic pain
Conditions That May Improve with Dry Needling
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Hip pain
- Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow (epicondylitis)
- Shoulder impingement or rotator cuff pain
- IT band syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
If you’d like to learn more about dry needling or see if it may help you, call us at (402) 443-1426. Our team will be happy to answer your questions.
