At Mountain West Sport & Spine Physical Therapy, we use dry needling therapy to help relieve chronic pain, muscle tightness, and movement restrictions caused by overuse, injury, or stress.
This modern treatment targets trigger points — tight knots in muscles that cause pain — to release tension and promote natural healing.
Whether you’re an athlete recovering from training or someone dealing with long-term muscle pain, dry needling can help you move freely again without discomfort.
Dry needling uses thin, sterile needles inserted into specific muscle trigger points to stimulate healing and reduce tension.
Unlike acupuncture, it’s based on modern medical science and muscle physiology.
Our licensed therapists perform every session with precision and care, combining dry needling with stretching, strengthening, and manual therapy to achieve lasting results.
Dry needling is highly effective for reducing pain and improving mobility in patients with:
If you struggle with recurring muscle pain or stiffness, dry needling can help restore normal function and comfort.
Each session is customized to your needs and tolerance, often combined with other therapy approaches for faster recovery:
Trigger Point Release – Targets tight muscle knots that limit movement.
Electrical Dry Needling (E-Stim) – Gentle current enhances muscle activation and circulation.
Manual Therapy & Stretching – Reduces soreness and supports flexibility.
Therapeutic Exercise – Builds strength and stability after tension release.
Post-Treatment Education – Learn stretches and mobility exercises to maintain results.
Reduces deep muscle tension and pain
Increases flexibility and range of motion
Speeds up muscle recovery and healing
Improves blood flow and tissue repair
Enhances performance and posture
Provides long-term pain relief without medication
Dry needling is safe, minimally invasive, and delivers fast results for many types of pain.
Most patients feel only mild pressure or a quick twitch when the needle reaches the muscle — it’s generally well-tolerated and often followed by immediate relief.
Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine, while dry needling targets specific muscle trigger points based on anatomy and pain patterns.
Many patients feel improved movement and reduced pain after one or two sessions, depending on muscle tightness and chronicity.
Yes. It’s performed by licensed, trained physical therapists using sterile, single-use needles.
Absolutely — it’s commonly used by athletes to reduce soreness, prevent injury, and enhance performance after intense activity.
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