What Is Dry Needling And How Does It Work?
We use a very thin, solid needle (no medication) to target tight, overactive spots in muscle called trigger points. This helps:
- Relax the muscle
- Improve blood flow
- Calm the nervous system
It’s not acupuncture. We treat muscles and nerves (not meridians). When it helps your case, we may add gentle electrical stimulation to deepen the release.
What you’ll feel: brief pressure/twitch → a “good ache” → a noticeable release. Most people stand up and say they feel freer to move.
What Dry Needling Can Help
Dry needling shines for stubborn, movement‑driven pain and overuse problems:
- Neck/back tightness, and tension headaches tied to muscle knots
- Shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee tendinopathies and overuse pain
- Plantar fasciitis, foot/ankle pain that didn’t improve with stretching
- Post-injury stiffness and compensations when you ramp activity back up
Why Active People Choose Empower for Dry Needling
Longer, 1:1 Sessions
As a low-volume clinic, our sessions are unhurried and personal, so we can needle precisely.
Elite Sports Experience
Our team works with athletes from Division I. Plans reflect what works on real fields and courts.
Integrated Care Under One Roof
Dry needling paired with manual therapy, and progressive exercise, all coordinated by one team.
Evidence First Before Imaging
We follow guidelines to avoid routine imaging unless it would change your treatment.
Ready to Move Without the Nagging Pain?
Dry needling can be a powerful way to release stubborn tension and jump-start recovery, especially when we match it with the right manual therapy and a tailored, progressive exercise plan.
