Dry Needling
Highpointe Rehab + Performance offers Dry Needling from the only trained, certified therapist in the area.
It is offered both in conjunction with physical therapy care and as a stand alone, concierge service. Dry needling can be used to help improve flexibility and mobility of tight musculature, release trigger points, facilitate healing after acute injury, and decrease pain.
What is Dry Needling?
The insertion of thin, monofilament needles into targeted muscular structures, often referred to as trigger points.
Trigger points can be a focal contracture or tight band of muscle, which often restrict movement, cause local or referred pain, and limit function.
Dry needling can help relieve and release these trigger points, increase blood flow, improve mobility, and decrease pain.
Pricing
Service | Duration | Price* |
|---|---|---|
Initial Visit | 45 minutes | $75 |
Follow-up Treatment | 30 minutes | $50 |
*Prices are cash rates.
FAQ
Are there any conditions that prevent me from trying dry needling?
Yes, dry needling cannot be performed over areas of lymphedema, or areas with an open wound. Also, if you have a true needle-phobia, this probably is not for you. Dry needling should also be used with caution if you are pregnant, have any type of bleeding disorder or take a high dose of blood thinners, have a severely compromised immune system, or have a known metal allergy.
Can dry needling still help me even if I do not have pain?
Yes! Trigger points are not always painful, and may simply be restricting mobility and limiting optimal muscular performance (these are referred to as “latent” trigger points). For instance, dry needling to the hamstrings and lower back may significantly improve flexibility, while needling to the quadriceps may help improve speed and power in athletes.
How big are the needles?
All the needles are incredibly thin, and the length of the needle depends entirely on the depth of the target muscle: some needles are inserted just below the skin, others can be inserted up to five inches to reach deeper muscles (such as in the hip).
Is this going to hurt?
Every person responds differently to dry needling, and every tissue in the body responds differently. The short answer is that you may experience some discomfort initially and feel sore for 24-48 hours, but following this period you should begin to notice improved mobility and decreased pain.
Is this the same as acupuncture?
No, acupuncture is rooted in Eastern medicine philosophies, whereas dry needling is based on Western medicine practices of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, physiological, and pain science.
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