Dry Needling Services

Dry needling can be a powerful tool in sports chiropractic therapy.  It is used to treat patients with pain and movement impairments due to intense training, overuse and in the rehabilitation of injury. 

Dry needling involves the insertion of tiny “dry” filament needles, similar to those used in acupuncture, into certain anatomical trigger points in the body.  By releasing knots in the soft tissue that can form after injury or stress, as well as effectively relaxing muscle tension, dry needling is capable of relieving pain and improving mobility in the affected area.

Unlike “wet” needles that are hollowed out to hold a liquid medication, dry needling does not involve the injection of any substance into the body. The tiny needles themselves do the work of releasing constrictions and stimulating neural, muscular and connective tissues. 

Dry needling can be effective in the acute phase of injury to reduce pain and swelling and encourage mobility in the affected area, as well as for addressing chronic pain.  In fact, many athletes with previous injuries or ongoing tightness find that dry needling before intense training, games or competition can enhance overall performance.

After injury, dry needling can dramatically improve outcomes of athletic rehabilitation efforts by encouraging better range of motion, enhanced flexibility, and greater strength and power. 

The effects of this proven treatment can be felt across multiple body systems, including the biomechanical, endocrine, neurological and vascular systems, since along with improving body function, dry needling can encourage blood circulation, blood oxygen production and nerve communication.  It is also known for reducing anxiety.

At DTX Sports Medicine we incorporate dry needling into many of our injury rehabilitation plans to complement and optimize other treatment modalities.  When combined with sports chiropractic therapies like myofascial release massage, cupping, electrical stimulation and therapeutic exercises, dry needling can assist with more complete healing and a faster return to activity.