Dry Needling

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Dry Needling

Dry needling is a drug-free treatment option for migraines, back pain, neck pain, knee pain, joint problems, and more! Schedule an appointment with a dry needling physical therapist at one of our locations in Nashville or Franklin, TN.

MPOWER Dry Needling

Why choose us?

MPOWER Physical Therapy provides a medical and orthopedic approach to personal wellness and performance. With locations in Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin, TN, our team of physical therapists, personal trainers, massage therapists, and nutrition experts take a holistic, integrative, and patient-driven approach to care.

Our People

Our physical therapists, massage therapists, and personal trainers are friendly, high-energy, and outcomes-focused.

Top-Tier Facilities

Our facilities are modern, bright, clean, and accessible. Our indoor and outdoor turf, robust locker rooms, and nearby orthopedic surgeons make MPOWER facilities unlike your typical physical therapy clinic.

Techniques and Technology

We aim to provide the highest-quality equipment and constantly evaluate the latest clinical technology. Our ancillary services include personal training, massage, and nutrition to provide an all-encompassing therapy experience.

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What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling involves inserting a thin needle into your skin to stimulate the underlying muscle and connective tissues, called “dry” because it doesn’t involve injecting any medication like steroids or anesthetics. This treatment relieves pain, reduces muscle tension, and improves range of motion without using any drugs.

Determining Candidacy for Dry Needling

The team at MPOWER Physical Therapy determines if you would benefit from dry needling during an evaluation. They may consider you a candidate if you have painful trigger points that impede your rehabilitation, athletic performance, or recovery from a sports injury.

You may be a candidate for dry needling if you have any of the following conditions:

  • Migraines

  • Back Pain

  • Neck Pain

  • Joint Problems

  • Knee Pain

How Dry Needling Therapy Works

During your dry needling session, your physical therapist will insert one or more thin needles into or around your trigger point. They may rotate the needle to induce a muscle twitch, indicating that the treatment is working.

Certified Dry Needling Services

Dry needling must be performed by a physical therapist with a dry needling certification. Call us or book online to schedule an appointment with a certified dry needling physical therapist.

If you don’t live near Nashville or Franklin, TN, research the best dry needling practitioners in your area.

FAQ

Learn MOre

A trigger point is a tight or contracted band of muscle fiber. The taut muscle fiber may disrupt normal muscle function and decrease range of motion. Trigger points also cause pain at the site of the knot, as well as pain that radiates to other areas of your body. 

You can develop trigger points from injury or overuse. Trigger points occur all over the body and may be the source of your neck, back, shoulder, or leg pain. 

Dry needling inactivates the trigger point to restore normal muscle function, alleviate pain, and improve mobility.  

Dry needling physical therapy has several healing benefits. It can help to relax muscles, improve mobility, speed up recovery from injury, and alleviate pain!

Dry needling is done using needles so thin that some patients may not feel the insertion of the needle. Others may feel a slight pinch, but the pain is fleeting and well-tolerated by most patients. Your provider may insert several needles during your session, but they only keep the needles in place for a few minutes before removing them. 

Your physical therapist may move the needle to reach trigger points. When this occurs, you may feel your muscle twitch.

Dry needling is different for everyone, so ask your physical therapist what you can expect based on your condition.

After your dry needling session, you may feel sore for 1-2 days. In addition, you may have some bruising around the area of treatment. If you have any questions or concerns after treatment, contact your physical therapist.

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