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What is dry needling?
Dry needling involves inserting thin, flexible needles into the skin and muscle at myofascial trigger points (knots) in your muscles. These needles stimulate connective tissue and help loosen muscle knots, relieving myofascial pain.Who can benefit and how?
People with muscle pain, tension or injuries can benefit from dry needling. By targeting trigger points, dry needling helps release tight muscles, improve blood flow and reduce pain. It’s effective for athletes, those with chronic pain or anyone recovering from injury.Why ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½?
Our experienced physical therapists have received post-graduate training in dry needling and are experts at incorporating this treatment into your physical therapy plan.Service and treatments
Dry needling is used to treat musculoskeletal injuries, including:
- Back, neck (spine) and shoulder injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Patellofemoral syndrome (runner’s knee)
- Plantar fasciitis (inflamed tissue in the foot that causes heel pain)
- Tendonitis (inflammation in tissues that attach muscle to bone)
Dry needling is used to treat nerve issues including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Compartment syndrome
- Headaches
- Piriformis syndrome
- Radiculopathy
- Sciatica and back strain
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- Cox Rehabilitation Center
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Albemarle Family YMCA
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- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Currituck YMCA
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Dumfries
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Edinburgh
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Fort Norfolk
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Gloucester
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Granby
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- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Greenbrier
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Hampton YMCA
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Healthy Way
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- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Indian River
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Kitty Hawk
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- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Primary Care & Therapy Center - Oceanfront
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- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Port Warwick
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Princess Anne
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- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Stafford
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- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Suffolk YMCA
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Tanglewood
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Primary Care & Therapy Center - Town Center
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Treyburn
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Wards Corner
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Therapy Center - Wesleyan
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