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Dry Needling

Boost Physio's Dry Needling services are provided by a fellowship trained Physical Therapist who has advanced training in dry needling techniques that are not available to all healthcare professionals. This includes techniques like Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling for precise treatment of tendinopathies, specialized techniques and custom protocols for treating nerve pain, and advanced knowledge in needle manipulation, so that tissue is not unnecessarily damaged. 

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used by healthcare professionals, typically physical therapists, to treat neuromuscular pain and dysfunction. Unlike traditional acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine principles, dry needling is rooted in Western medicine concepts, specifically neuroanatomy and physiology. During a dry needling session, a practitioner inserts thin needles into specific trigger points, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and adjacent to painful nerves. The needles are then stimulated with electrical currents that are set to specific parameters depending on the type of pain experienced by the patient.  

Dry Needling for Tendinopathy

Dry needling works through several mechanisms. Firstly, it targets and deactivates trigger points, reducing muscle tension and improving range of motion. Secondly, it stimulates the body's natural healing processes by increasing blood flow, stimulating collagen synthesis, and promoting the release of pain-relieving substances such as endorphins and serotonin. Additionally, it may disrupt dysfunctional nerve signals, helping to reset pain pathways in the nervous system. 

Dry Needling is used to treat: 

  • Muscle pain and myofascial pain syndromes

  • Trigger points

  • Tension type headaches and migraines

  • Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis/osis)

  • Tennis elbow (lateral medial epicondylitis/osis)

  • Rotator Cuff tendinopathy

  • Bicep tendinopathy 

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Cervical Radiculopathy

  • Sciatica 

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain / dysfunction

  • Gluteal tendinopathies / trochanteric pain syndrome

  • Patellar Tendinopathies and knee pain

  • Sports injuries (e.g., muscle strains, ligament sprains)

  • Chronic pain syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic regional pain syndrome)

Prices:

  • Included in premium out-of-network PT sessions

  • $50 add on to all in-network PT sessions

  • $90 Exclusively Dry Needling Appointment w/ 30 min of electrical stim

  • Migraine Package:

    • $350, Treatment once a week for 4 consecutive weeks​

    • $75 follow up monthly treatments as needed

Dry Needling for Migraine
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