Spinal Decompression, Dry Needle,
and Massage Therapy for Pain Relief

“Dry needling” means a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying neural, muscular and connective tissues for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain and movement impairments. Dry needling is based on Western medical concepts and is not acupuncture. Other terms used to describe dry needling include: trigger point dry needling. A “dry” needle does not contain medication and is not used to inject medication into the muscle or body. 

Dry needling treats muscle tissue, and its goal is to reduce pain, inactivate trigger points and restore function. Dry needling is rarely a standalone procedure. Rather it is often part of a broader therapeutic approach incorporated into other traditional interventions in treatment, such as chiropractic and massage therapy.

How long do the effects of dry needling last? 

Length of relief will vary from person to person depending on the severity of your condition and how long you have been experiencing pain. After your initial treatment, results will typically last for several days. With each additional treatment, the goal is that we are able to increase the window of relief with each session, meaning longer relief with each additional treatment.  You may experience some pain that will occur between 24-48 hours after the dry needling treatment. This temporary discomfort will usually go away on its own in one to two days.