Dry Needling

I got my start dry needling in 2014 during my time in the Navy. Since then, I’ve needled countless people on three continents including in a war zone. I’ve got a steady hand and lots of experience, so if you’ve got lingering pain, let me take a stab at it.

What exactly is dry needling? Great question. It’s a technique completed by a physical therapist with advanced training in the introduction of tiny needles to reduce pain and stiffness caused by taut bands of injured tissue called triggerpoints. These triggerpoints are like tangles in the muscle tissue, making it difficult for oxygen to get in and for waste products to get out. All of this results in a chemical response straight to the brain saying: PAIN!

This response can be specific to the site of injury but, interestingly, it can also turn into a pain referral system that can spread further away the longer it’s ignored.

That’s where I come in. I introduce a very thin needle into the injured tissue, helping to interrupt the pain cycle and reduce the activity of the triggerpoint. Introducing this needle helps bring blood flow to the area and activate healing in an otherwise stagnant space. I often use electric stimulation to fatigue these tissues and prevent them from returning back into the same pattern. This helps create a longer-lasting effect and reduces post-treatment soreness.

I love dry needling my patients, and it’s often the choice I make for myself when I get hurt. It’s fast and effective, and an excellent tool when used correctly.

What does it treat?

• Lower back pain

• Hip pain

• Shoulder pain

• Elbow pain

• Ankle/achilles pain

• Knee pain

• Shin splints

• Chronic pain

• Neck pain

• Headaches

• Muscle spasms

  …and more!