Dry needling

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 Sentara?

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

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Treatments for musculoskeletal injuries

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)

Treatments for nerve issues

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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