I get asked a lot about what dry needling is because it can sound intimidating. Dry needling is a highly effective treatment for pain that is caused by muscle tightness commonly referred to as trigger points in a particular area of the body. Some very common conditions like tennis and golfer’s elbow, neck and shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, low back pain and even headaches.
It is the practice of using a small needle similar to an acupuncture needle, but dry needling is NOT acupuncture, to go into the tissue of the skin and the fleshy part of the muscle. This will help improve the quality of the muscle tissue by releasing the tension and improving circulation to the area so the muscle can function properly. Many times, the muscle will give a “twitch response” which is just the muscle responding to the needle insertion and “resetting”. If you are uncomfortable about needles, understand that they are very thin and you do not even feel them. If you have concerns, please call us to walk through our process.
Dry needling does require an MD prescription. We are always happy to work with patients to help them get the prescription if they do not have one.
Am I a candidate for dry needling?
While most people are a candidate, we always do an assessment on your first visit to ensure that dry nee dling is the right service to help address your pain.
What other services are available at Physio One?
Physio One is a full-service physical therapy and wellness office providing rehabilitation services for many orthopedic and sports related injuries. We offer foot and ankle rehab, neck related pain and injury, shoulder and knee rehab, lower back and hip pain to name a few. We base our treatments on a thorough evaluation and movement assessments which we provide at each session.
I believe in a collaborative and holistic approach to physical therapy. I work with you to find the root cause of your pain and give you the quality of care you deserve. We aren’t trying to fit three patients into one hour; we are working to address your pain and bring you back to doing the activities you enjoy!
How can people reach you?
I am excited to announce we have opened our second location in East Cobb in Parkaire Commons. Our goal is to make it easy for you to get the physical therapy care you need today. Please visit our website: Physio One Physical Therapy & Wellness – East Cobb to schedule your assessment.
Michele Pond is a physical therapist and owner of Physio One Physical Therapy and Wellness. She has over 25 years of experience treating patients with chronic pain.
