Functional Dry Needling
an evidence-based technique that uses thin, sterile needles to release muscle knots, relieve tension, and restore function by targeting deep myofascial trigger points.
A specialized technique using thin, sterile needles to target myofascial trigger points and relieve muscle tension. This evidence-based treatment penetrates deep into affected muscle tissue to release knots, reduce pain, and restore normal muscle function more effectively than traditional manual techniques alone.
What is Functional Dry Needling?
Functional Dry Needling is an advanced technique performed by trained physical therapists to relieve muscle pain and improve function. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling targets specific areas like trigger points and tight muscle bands by inserting thin, sterile needles into the affected tissue. This creates tiny micro-lesions that stimulate the body’s natural healing response, promoting muscle relaxation and reducing pain.
Dry needling is especially effective for treating muscle spasms, chronic tension, and soft tissue injuries that have not responded to other therapies. When combined with exercises and manual therapy, it can accelerate recovery, improve range of motion, and help you get back to your daily activities or sports with less discomfort.
The Therapy Excellence Approach
At Therapy Excellence, our approach to Functional Dry Needling is focused on relieving pain, improving mobility, and accelerating recovery. Using thin, sterile needles, our trained therapists target deep muscle trigger points to release tension, reduce inflammation, and restore normal function. We integrate dry needling into a personalized treatment plan, combining it with therapeutic exercise and manual therapy to address the root cause of your pain—not just the symptoms. This evidence-based technique is especially effective for treating chronic pain, muscle tightness, and movement dysfunction.
