A quick, targeted technique that calms deep muscle knots and trigger points, so you can move freely and get back to what you love. Always part of a whole-body plan built around your goals.
When a muscle is knotted up, everything around it has to work harder. Dry needling helps quiet that down so the rest of your recovery can move faster.
Reaches the tight trigger points that foam rolling and stretching just can't, and helps them let go.
Calms the aches that keep coming back, including the ones that haven't budged with other approaches.
Loosens what's been limiting you so you can reach, turn, and move without that catch or pull.
Frees up tight tissue so the strengthening and movement work in your plan actually sticks.
Dry needling uses a thin, sterile needle placed into a tight band of muscle, a trigger point, to prompt it to release. There's no medication involved, and it isn't acupuncture. Most people feel a quick twitch as the muscle lets go, then a wave of relief and looseness.
It's performed by our licensed, specially-trained physical therapists, and nothing happens that you're not comfortable with. We'll walk you through every step before we begin.
Dry needling on its own only quiets the spot that hurts. That's not how we work. We use it to unlock a tight muscle so we can get at the real reason it got tight in the first place, somewhere in how your whole body moves.
From there, your therapist rebuilds strength and movement so the tension doesn't just come back. The needling gets you comfortable enough to do the work that actually reaches your goal, whether that's lifting your kids, running again, or simply getting through the day pain-free.
The three things everyone wants to know before their first visit.
The needles are far thinner than the ones you picture. Most people feel a small pinch and then a quick muscle twitch, followed by relief. Some soreness afterward is normal and fades within a day.
Yes. It's performed only by licensed physical therapists with advanced training, using single-use sterile needles, after a full assessment to make sure it's right for you.
They only look similar. Acupuncture follows traditional energy pathways. Dry needling is based on modern anatomy and muscle science, aimed squarely at the trigger point causing your problem.
In Illinois you can start physical therapy without a doctor's referral. We accept most major plans, and self-pay options are available if you prefer. We'll check your coverage before your first visit so there are no surprises.
"I was recommended by my doctor to go this place because he said they have different modalities of treatment including dry needle."
"…It was my first time experiencing dry needling and cupping and it helped tremendously! Andrew, Cole and the rest of the staff were fantastic to work with and treat you like family. Highly recommend this place!"
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Tell us a little bit about yourself and what's bothering you. You'll hear from us within one business day to get you scheduled.