Dry Needling

Fast relief for stubborn muscle pain and tightness. Dry Needling targets trigger points that limit how you move and how you feel, so you can get back to work, sport, and life with less pain and more strength.

What's the Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling?

Great question! Acupuncture is an ancient healing method from China that's been around for thousands of years. It focuses on using very specific points in the body to help restore balance and promote healing.

Dry needling came along much more recently as part of Western medicine. At first, many providers were taught that they couldn't use acupuncture points (because of copyright concerns), so instead they targeted "trigger points" in tight muscles and often added a little electrical stimulation (called e-stim) to improve results.

Dr. Martin received training through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT), which conducted extensive research and found that utilizing acupuncture points does not infringe on copyright. In fact, their findings show that combining acupuncture points with e-stim can be significantly more effective!

This integrated approach allows patients to experience the best of both worlds– respecting and utilizing the wisdom of ancient practices while benefitting from modern medical advancements!

Why It Works

  • Releases trigger points that drive pain and tightness
  • Improves range of motion and muscle activation
  • Calms pain signals and boosts healthy circulation

  • Pairs well with chiropractic care for faster results

  • E-stim utilizes voltages and frequencies which activate your system's biochemical anti-inflammatory response

Benefits you can FEEL!

Rapid relief

RAPID
RELIEF

Many patients notice improvement after the first session or two.

Better movement

BETTER
MOVEMENT

Looser, stronger, and more natural mobility.

Complements adjustments

COMPLEMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS

Enhances chiropractic results and recovery.

Lasting change

LASTING
CHANGE

Addresses the source, not just the symptoms.

Common problems helped

  • Neck and shoulder pain, headaches
  • Low back and hip pain
  • Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow

  • Knee pain and runner's knee

  • Plantar fasciitis and calf tightness

What a visit looks like

  • 1
    Evaluation of relevant acupoints, determining which proven protocol will work best.
  • 2

    Precise acupuncture needle placements (typically about 6 needles).

  • 3
    E-stim applied through the needles into the targeted muscles at a safe, clinically proven level for about 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Brief soreness is possible, similar to a workout. Icing the area afterward often helps.
  • 5
    Best results are commonly noticed 24-48 hours after each treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dry Needling uses single-use sterile needles and a clean technique. It is safe when performed by trained providers and is suitable for most adults. You will receive clear aftercare guidance to speed recovery.

Most feel a brief twitch or dull ache that fades within seconds. Mild soreness can occur for a day. Light movement, hydration, and ice can help.

The number of sessions varies for each patient. Many patients notice meaningful improvement within just 2 or 3 treatments, while a small number may require up to 10 sessions to achieve their maximum benefit.

Ready to loosen tight muscles and move better?