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PT Using Dry Needling Therapy in Sterling Heights MI

PT Using Dry Needling Therapy in Sterling Heights MI

If you’ve heard of dry needling before and are interested in learning more about this treatment option for muscular pain and muscular tightness, you’re in the right place! At Specialty Physical Therapy, our team of physical therapists uses dry needling to help our Sterling Heights patients manage muscular tightness and muscular pain affordably, effectively, and safely. We’ll take a closer look at PT using dry needling therapy and the benefits it has for Sterling Heights residents.

How Does Dry Needling Work?

Dry needling is a modern physical therapy treatment that uses tiny needles to release tight bands of muscle through trigger points in the body. Trigger points are tight knots of muscle that form in a muscle and can lead to muscular soreness, tightness, and other irritating symptoms. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling places a heavier focus on anatomy, muscle function, and neuromuscular control. Dry needling has been shown to be an effective treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and is an excellent option for patients seeking a minimally invasive, medication-free approach.

What Conditions Can Be Treated With PT Using Dry Needling Therapy in Sterling Heights?

Dry needling can be used to treat several different types of musculoskeletal conditions. At Specialty Physical Therapy, our Sterling Heights patients often come to us for dry needling therapy to treat:

  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Muscle strains
  • Overuse injuries
  • Hip pain

If you’re interested in dry needling for your musculoskeletal pain, Specialty Physical Therapy’s team of doctors of physical therapy can help you discover if dry needling is a good treatment option for you and your treatment goals.

How Specialty Physical Therapy Uses Dry Needling as Part of a Physical Therapy Treatment Plan

While dry needling is an excellent treatment option, particularly for those seeking minimally invasive, medication-free care, our physical therapists often use it in combination with other physical therapy treatments. Besides dry needling and depending on the root cause of your musculoskeletal pain, our physical therapists may recommend additional treatments as well, including:

  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Manual therapy
  • Postural and movement training
  • Stretching exercises to improve flexibility

Dry needling in combination with these additional physical therapy treatments gives our Sterling Heights patients the highest level of pain relief and improved mobility possible.

What to Expect From Dry Needling Treatments

When you come into Specialty Physical Therapy for dry needling treatments, our physical therapists will first evaluate your case and review your medical history to determine if dry needling is right for you. If dry needling is the ideal treatment for you, thin sterile needles will be inserted into trigger points to release muscular tension. You may feel a brief pinching sensation and then a twitching sensation when the trigger point is released, which is normal and to be expected. After treatment, you may have mild soreness in your muscles, which should subside in 24-48 hours. For most patients, dry needling is a well-tolerated, minimally invasive, medication-free treatment option.

Schedule a Consult for PT Using Dry Needling Therapy in Sterling Heights at Specialty Physical Therapy

To schedule a consult for dry needling treatments in Sterling Heights, contact Specialty Physical Therapy today at (586) 722-7987 for our 15 Mile Road location, and at (586) 488-3636 for our Schoenherr Rd location. Our team looks forward to hearing from you and helping you explore your treatment options with physical therapy. Here are some related services offered at Specialty Physical Therapy: