Dry needling is not a stand-alone fix for every problem, but for the right patient it can be a useful tool inside a well-designed rehab plan. VIP PT uses dry needling when it fits the clinical picture and the goals of the person in front of us.
Dry needling is a treatment technique that uses a very thin filament needle to target selected muscular trigger points or areas of tension. The goal may be to reduce sensitivity, improve movement tolerance, or make it easier to progress with exercise and hands-on care.
Dry needling may be considered for:
Experiences vary. Some people feel very little. Others feel a brief twitch response, ache, or pressure in the muscle. Afterward, it is common to feel temporary soreness similar to a workout or manual treatment.
At VIP PT, dry needling is used thoughtfully. It is not something applied automatically to everyone with pain. It is considered when:
Michael Smith holds trigger point dry needling training and applies the technique within a broader physical therapy model focused on evaluation, clinical reasoning, and individualized care.
Some people simply do not want it, and that is okay. Others may have medical considerations, sensitivity, or goals that make another treatment path a better starting point. VIP PT will talk through that decision with you.
GOT A QUESTION?
They are different systems and are used for different clinical purposes, even though both involve fine needles.
Some people feel very little, while others feel a brief twitch, ache, or post-treatment soreness.
Usually yes. Dry needling works best as part of a broader plan.
Yes, when muscular tension or movement restriction is part of the problem.
Wondering whether dry needling belongs in your plan? Start with an evaluation and VIP PT can guide you.
