Dry Needling in Pembroke Pines
Dry needling targets a specific spot: a taut band inside a muscle that stays contracted and refers pain elsewhere. A thin monofilament needle is placed into that band to get it to let go.
It is a different intent than acupuncture. The point selection here is anatomical — we needle the muscle the exam identified, not a meridian.
When dry needling is worth trying
- A tender knot you can point to with one finger
- Tightness that returns within days of soft tissue work
- Pain that refers away from the spot being pressed
- Muscles that stay guarded around an old injury
- Restricted range of motion that stretching has not changed
Practical details
- Needles are sterile, single-use and nothing is injected — the needle is 'dry'.
- Soreness in the treated muscle for a day or two is normal.
- Wear clothing that gives access to the area, or expect to change.
- Tell us if you take blood thinners, are pregnant, or have a bleeding disorder or needle phobia.
This page is general information, not a treatment recommendation. An exam is how we decide what applies to you.
How a dry needling session runs
- 1
Find the band first
We palpate the muscle to locate the taut band and reproduce your referral pattern before any needle is used.
- 2
Needle, then release
The needle goes into the band and may produce a brief twitch. That twitch is the response we are after; it usually lasts a second.
- 3
Move it afterward
A released muscle needs to be used through its new range, so the session ends with movement work rather than rest.
Questions we get asked
- How is dry needling different from acupuncture?
- The tools look similar, but the reasoning differs. Dry needling targets a specific muscular trigger point identified on exam; acupuncture uses point systems from traditional Chinese medicine.
- Does it hurt?
- The insertion is usually barely felt. The twitch response can feel like a deep cramp for a moment, then the muscle typically feels looser.
- How many sessions does it take?
- Some muscles release in one or two sessions. Others need a short series alongside physical therapy so the muscle is not pulled straight back into guarding.
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Dry Needling in Pembroke Pines
We're at 12191 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Tell us what's going on and when you're reachable, and our team will call you back to set up an exam.