Targeted Relief & Muscle Recovery
At Legacy Physical Therapy, we use functional dry needling to relieve pain, release muscular tension, and restore healthy movement. By targeting trigger points—tight bands within muscle tissue—dry needling helps reset overactive muscles and accelerate your recovery.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a safe, minimally invasive technique performed by certified physical therapists. Using solid, micro-thin needles (without medication or injection), we target hyperirritable spots in the muscle. This stimulates a local twitch response, which:
Decreases Muscle Tension: Relieves localized tightness and spasms.
Improves Blood Flow: Promotes circulation to speed up tissue healing.
Reduces Pain: Triggers natural pain-relieving responses in the nervous system.
Restores Range of Motion: Helps muscles relax so joints can move freely.
Conditions We Treat with Dry Needling
Dry needling is frequently integrated into customized physical therapy plans for:
Chronic neck and back pain
Tension headaches and jaw tightness (TMJ)
Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff strain
Sciatica and glute/hip tightness
Tennis/golfer’s elbow
Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis
What to Expect
Precision Assessment: Your therapist evaluates movement patterns and identifies active trigger points before treatment.
Quick Application: Needles remain in place for brief periods depending on your specific treatment plan.
Immediate Integration: Dry needling is combined with active exercises, stretching, and strength work to ensure long-term mobility and function.