Dry Needling for Pain Relief, Performance, and Recovery
Dry needling is a skilled physical therapy technique used to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore normal muscle and nerve function. At Onsight PT, dry needling is performed by licensed physical therapists as part of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your specific condition and goals. We use dry needling to support athletes, individuals with chronic pain, TMJ dysfunction, and nerve-related conditions.
Evidence-Based Care Tailored to Your Condition, Goals, and Activity Level.
Dry Needling for Athletes
Athletes place high demands on their bodies, often leading to muscle overuse, tightness, and altered movement patterns. Dry needling for athletes can help:
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Reduce muscle tension and trigger point activity
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Improve range of motion and movement efficiency
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Decrease pain that limits training or performance
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Support recovery when combined with strength and mobility work
Dry needling is integrated with sport-specific rehab and appropriate loading, not used as a standalone treatment.
Dry Needling for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain often involves persistent muscle guarding, altered nervous system sensitivity, and movement limitations. Dry needling for chronic pain can:
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Decrease myofascial trigger point sensitivity
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Improve tissue tolerance to movement
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Reduce pain that interferes with daily activities
Treatment focuses on calming overactive tissues while restoring strength, mobility, and confidence in movement.
Dry Needling for TMJ Dysfunction
TMJ dysfunction (TMD) can involve jaw pain, headaches, clicking, limited opening, and neck tension. Dry needling may be used to treat:
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Jaw and facial muscle tension
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Neck and upper shoulder involvement
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Muscle-related contributors to jaw pain
Dry needling for TMJ is combined with jaw mobility, postural training, and movement retraining for lasting improvement.
Dry Needling for Nerve-Related Conditions
In some cases, dry needling can support nerve-related pain or dysfunction by:
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Reducing muscle compression around nerves
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Improving local blood flow and tissue mobility
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Supporting the body’s natural healing and nerve recovery processes
While dry needling does not directly “regrow” nerves, it can help optimize the environment for nerve regeneration and recovery when used alongside appropriate rehabilitation.
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Our Comprehensive Approach To Care
At Onsight PT, dry needling is never used in isolation. Each treatment is part of a broader plan that may include:
Manual therapy
Progressive strength training with appropriate loading
Movement retraining
Education on load management and recovery
Programs are adjusted continuously based on your progress, symptoms, and surgical protocol.