Dry Needling

Discover How Dry Needling Can Help You!

Are You In Pain? Dry Needling Can Help You Find Relief

Did you know dry needling is beneficial and pain free?

Dry needling is a safe and effective method of treatment provided at Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy to reduce pain and muscle tension, while simultaneously improving mobility.

It has been proven to treat numerous musculoskeletal issues, including acute and chronic injuries, overuse injuries, neck pain, headaches, back pain, sciatica, muscle spasms, muscle strains, tendinitis, knee pain, hip pain, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and more.

Our innovative care strategies at Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy will help you find quick relief. You can also visit our other clinics at Windsor, Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Johnstown, Thornton, and Broomfield, CO, which might be near to your stay. If you are in Colorado looking for relief, or if you’d like to gain more information on how dry needling could benefit you, request an appointment at Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy today!

How does it work?

This treatment method is used by our licensed Colorado physical therapists as a way to relieve pain.

When performing the therapy, our physical therapist will insert a sterile needle through the skin, into the underlying tendons, ligaments, or muscles that have been affected, in order to relieve pain, decrease muscle tension, and improve mobility.

While it is a common misconception, it is not acupuncture. It is based on a modern scientific study of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.

While there are some similarities, it is strictly based on Western medicine principles and research. It provides an environment that enhances the body’s ability to heal, ultimately reducing pain in the process.

Does dry needling hurt?

Most of our patients report feeling little to no discomfort when undergoing dry needling treatments.

Our highly-trained physical therapists know how to make the process as painless as possible; however, some patients may still experience a “twitch response” with the insertion of the needle.

This is comparable to a quick muscle cramp or ache. The 24 – 48 hours following a dry needling treatment may also result in muscle soreness, which should go away on its own.

Sore muscles can be treated at home by applying ice and/or heat packs and drinking plenty of fluids.

So, how will I benefit from dry needling?

There are a large variety of musculoskeletal issues that can be treated with dry needling. When paired with our traditional exercise-based physical therapy treatments and advanced manual therapy techniques, we have found that the vast majority of our patients achieved the pain-free goals they were aiming towards.

After conducting a comprehensive evaluation to assess the nature of your condition, our physical therapist in Windsor, Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Johnstown, Thornton, and Broomfield, CO will let you know if it is the best course of treatment for you.

We have used it to treat several diverse conditions, from chronic pain sufferers to athletes experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness. Here are some conditions we use it to treat:

• Overused muscles
• Muscle strains
• Tendinitis
• Sciatica
• Neck/Back pain
• Hip/Knee pain
• Shoulder pain
• Tennis/Golfers elbow
• Acute or chronic injuries

Are you ready to get started?

If you are in Colorado and want to know more about our services, don’t hesitate to request an appointment at Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy today. If you’re living in nearby locations like Windsor, Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Johnstown, Thornton, and Broomfield, Colorado, you can directly visit the clinic for better assistance.

Dry needling can speed up recovery time and allow you to return to your daily life as quickly as possible.

We’ll help you get you started on the path toward recovery.