This treatment method is used by our licensed Thornton, CO sports physical therapists as a way to relieve pain, improve range of motion, reduce spasmed muscles, or activate dormant muscles. When performing dry needling, our physical therapist will insert a sterile needle through the skin, into the underlying tendons or muscles that have been affected, in order to relieve pain, decrease muscle tension, and improve mobility.

While it is a common misconception, dry needling is not acupuncture. It is based on a modern scientific study of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. The only similarity between acupuncture and dry needling is that the inserted needle is a solid monofilament needle without any injectables. Dry needling 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.