DRY NEEDLING
Dry Needling is a tecnique used for treating trigger point pain and myofascial pain.
Why use Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a technique used to treat trigger point pain and myofascial pain. Other terms commonly used to describe dry needling, include Acupuncture, trigger point dry needling, and intramuscular manual therapy.
Our acupuncture physician is one of the few in the Tampa Bay area who has extensive training in both Dry Needling and Orthopedic Acupuncture. An initial consultation with our Acupuncture Physician is required to find out if you are a candidate for Dry Needling. If you are determined to be a candidate, we can perform your first procedure the same day.
What to Expect with Dry Needling
Quick & Painless
Dry Needling is quick and painless, you’re in and out of the office in 30 minutes.
Treatment Course
The number of procedures you will need will vary based on your pain, injury, amount of time you’ve had it, etc.
Accurate Evaluation
Once you are evaluated, we will analyze your presentation and give you an estimate of the number of treatments likely needed based on clinically evidence based data.
The Process
The dry needling process is repeated 2-4 time a week until maximum improvement is seen. Then a maintenance regimen is often prescribed to prevent recurrence. Maintenance may be as liitle as 1-2 times per month.
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Absence of Symptoms
Dry Needling can and often results in a complete absence of symptoms, even in severe pain conditions that have been present for years.
Effective When Paired With Acupuncture
Dry Needling Therapy is most effective when paired with Acupuncture Therapy simultaneously.
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Conditions We Treat with Dry Needling
Back & Pain
✓ Degenerated / Dehydrated Discs
✓ Stenosis
✓ Facet Arthrosis
✓ SI Syndrome
✓ Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
✓ Rotator Cuff
✓ Labrum
✓ Tennis / Golfers Elbow
Headaches
✓ Migraine & Tension Type
More Conditions
✓ Hip and Gluteal Pain
✓ Knee Pain
✓ Achilles ✓ Tendonitis/Tendonosis
✓ Plantar Fasciitis
✓ Sciatica
✓ Muscular ✓ Strains/Ligament Sprains
✓ Chronic Pain
✓ Whiplash
✓ TMJ
✓ Athletic Performance
Common Questions About Dry Needling
01: Am I A Candidate For Dry Needling?
Patients suffering from any kind of pain, stiffness, soreness, limited ROM, tight muscles, or to prevent injury are considered as candidates for Dry Needling Therapy.
02: I've had surgery, can I still get Dry Needling Therapy?
Yes! Dry Needling is used post operatively everyday across the world. It actually helps you to heal faster. Studies show acupuncture and dry needling can speed up healing by 5 times.
But First, An Evaluation
While Dry Needling is one of our offerings, in our clinic our Acupuncture Physician will meet with you and evaluate your specific needs to determine if you are a candidate for our services. Then, if you are a good candidate for our clinic, he will formulate a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. The majority of the time, his treatment plans draw from all of our services to give you the best comprehensive care and get you the results you desire in the most expeditious method.