Dry Needling

Experience rapid, effective relief from muscle pain and tightness—a Dry Needling session is here to support your recovery and restore your range of motion.

Dry needling is a technique used by licensed Physical Therapists at JL Therapeutics to address musculoskeletal pain and improve mobility using acupuncture-style needles that do not inject any medications. This treatment aims to target and release specific trigger points in muscles, helping to reduce pain, restore blood flow, and decrease tissue tightness.​

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling involves the careful insertion of solid, thin needles into muscle trigger points—bands of tight, irritable muscle that contribute to pain, reduced mobility, and dysfunction. Unlike injections, these needles do not contain or deliver any medication, which is why the technique is called “dry.” The goal is to stimulate and release trigger points, improve circulation, and promote pain relief through mechanical and neurological effects in the targeted tissue.

How Does Dry Needling Work?

When muscles are overused or injured, they can develop areas with poor blood flow called trigger points. Dry needling helps to:​

• Restore normal blood flow and oxygen to the muscle tissue.
• Release accumulated toxins and decrease local tissue acidity.
• Trigger local twitch responses (involuntary spasms) indicating muscle relaxation.
• Stimulate endorphin release, helping to alleviate pain.​
• Relief may be felt immediately after treatment, but multiple sessions are sometimes needed for full benefit.​

Benefits and Common Conditions Treated

Dry needling at JL Therapeutics is often used to address:

• Tendonitis
• Migraines or tension headaches
• Disc and joint issues
• Whiplash
• TMJ (jaw) pain
• Repetitive motion disorders (such as carpal tunnel syndrome)​

It is typically incorporated into a broader pain management plan alongside massage, exercise, and other therapies.

Safety, Restrictions, and Contraindications

Dry needling is generally safe when performed by qualified professionals, but it is not suitable for everyone. You should consult your physician before receiving dry needling treatment if you:

• Are pregnant
• Cannot fully understand the procedure
• Have severe needle phobia (trypanophobia)
• Have a weakened immune system
• Recently had surgery
• Are taking blood thinners​

Practitioners at JL Therapeutics will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine if dry needling is right for you and review any health concerns before proceeding.​

Pricing and Availability at JL Therapeutics

Dry needling (for 1-2 body areas) is available in 30-minute sessions, currently priced at $70.​