Dry Needling for Muscle Pain, Tightness, and Trigger Points

1. Dry Needling for Muscle Pain, Tightness, and Dry Needling for Muscle Pain, Tightness, and Trigger Points Trigger Points Accelerate Recovery. Restore Mobility. Relieve Pain. Get Started www.labsportstherapy.com

2. What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a modern physical therapy technique that targets muscle tightness and trigger points using fine, sterile needles. It’s not acupuncture — it’s based on Western anatomy and neuromuscular science. Releases tension within tight or overactive muscles 01 Reduces pain and improves blood flow 02 Stimulates healing and restores normal movement patterns 03

3. How It Works When a fine needle is inserted into a trigger point, it creates a small, controlled muscle twitch. This triggers a series of beneficial responses inside the body: Releases tension and relaxes tight muscle fibers Increases blood circulation to aid tissue healing Decreases local and referred pain Helps reset muscle tone and movement control

4. Common Conditions Treated Neck and back stiffness Shoulder impingement or rotator cuff pain Tennis or golfer’s elbow Hip, thigh, or calf tightness Plantar fasciitis and shin splints Headaches caused by muscle tension Sports-related injuries and chronic muscle pain

5. Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture While both use thin needles, the purpose and philosophy differ. Dry Needling Acupuncture Based on Western medicine Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine Targets muscle trigger points Balances body energy (Qi) Focused on energy and wellness Focused on pain relief and function Performed by physical therapists Performed by acupuncturists

6. Benefits of Dry Needling Pain relief: Reduces local and referred pain quickly Mobility: Loosens tight muscles and restores flexibility Recovery: Accelerates healing after sports injuries Performance: Improves muscle activation and endurance Drug-free: Natural pain relief without medication dependence

7. Fauget Integrating Dry Needling into Your Rehab Dry needling is combined with manual therapy, exercise, and mobility work to create a complete rehab plan. This approach not only releases muscle tension but also restores strength, flexibility, and movement control.

8. Fauget Fauget Our certified therapists focus on effective, Why Choose LAB Sports Therapy? safe, and personalized care in modern clinics across St. Paul and Rosemount. Whether you’re recovering from injury or enhancing performance, we help you move better and live pain-free.

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