Tight, knotted muscles — often called trigger points — can cause pain that radiates well beyond the original spot, contributing to chronic back pain, sciatica, and restricted movement. Dry needling is a targeted technique we use at Neurocare Therapies to release these trigger points directly, as part of a non-surgical, drug-free approach to pain relief.
Dry needling involves inserting a very thin, sterile filament needle directly into a muscle trigger point. This helps release the tight band of muscle, improve blood flow to the area, and reduce the referred pain that trigger points often cause.
It's a precise, targeted technique rooted in modern musculoskeletal and neuromuscular treatment principles.
Dry needling is not the same as acupuncture. While both use thin needles, dry needling is based on Western anatomical and neuromuscular principles and targets specific muscle trigger points, whereas acupuncture is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and works along broader energy meridians.
We offer both treatments separately at Neurocare Therapies, and our team can help you understand which is the better fit for your condition.
Dry needling is commonly used at Neurocare Therapies to support treatment for:
Support for chronic back pain and muscle tightness associated with trigger points.
Helps address muscle trigger points associated with sciatica and leg pain.
Support for knee pain related to surrounding muscle tension.
Targeted treatment for tightness and trigger points around the neck and shoulders.
Support for restricted movement caused by tight or shortened muscles.
Your therapist will identify specific trigger points based on a physical assessment before beginning. Many patients feel a brief muscle twitch or a dull ache when the needle reaches a trigger point — this is a normal response and usually settles quickly.
Mild soreness for a day or so afterward is common, similar to the feeling after a deep muscle workout.
We use dry needling as a precise, targeted addition to your treatment plan — often alongside chiropractic care or neurotherapy — rather than as an isolated treatment. Every session is guided by a proper assessment of your muscles and pain pattern, not a generic protocol.
