Dry Needling Physical Therapy in Charlotte, NC



Find Pain Relief for Hard to Reach Body Aches and Pains

Are you suffering from sore muscles or pain when you move? You could be a good candidate for trigger point dry needling. This treatment relieves pain by using needles to stimulate tissues in the affected area. The name of this technique includes “dry” because no fluids or injections are used during the treatment process. ​
Is dry needling right for you? Try a physical therapy discovery visit.

How Does It Work?

During trigger point dry needling therapy, regions of pain origin in the muscles are identified and targeted with needle treatment.

Why do these regions develop? Pain triggers come from injury or physical stress. The pain points are released or relieved by applying the points of needles to the affected muscle tissue.

Conditions that improve with this therapy include:
  • Sports injuries to the muscles
  • Repetitive motion injuries
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Joint problems
  • Disk problems
  • Tendonitis
  • Jaw pain
  • Pelvic region pain
  • Night cramps
  • Whiplash

A Deep Therapeutic Approach

The more flexible body areas, like your arms and legs, can be treated with standard physical therapy techniques. Areas of the body that are less mobile or deeper in the body are harder to directly manipulate so have fewer treatment options. Dry needling therapy can reach these deep areas, bringing relief to places that seem hopeless. Since this is a more invasive approach to accessing deeper regions within the body, working with a trained and experienced physical therapist is essential.

Dry needling may be an integral part of an overall treatment plan that could also include targeted exercise, manual therapy, and other necessary activities. We will work with you to determine the best techniques for your treatment plan. 

​For example, a final treatment plan might include the following:
  • Trigger point dry needling
  • Exercises for the targeted areas
  • Training in self-management and prevention
  • Coordination exercises
  • Monitoring biofeedback to relax or strengthen the target areas
​We offer an affordable discovery visit if you want to come in before committing to an entire session. You can ask questions or explore our treatment protocols.

Try dry needling today - a natural treatment for pain.


Look Who Else Came To Pin Point Physical Therapy And Left Feeling Happy, Healthy, And More Active... 

Debbie
My PCP referred me to traditional physical therapy for a very painful, shoulder with quite limited mobility. After some 7-8 weeks my mobility returned but the pain remained and my PT suggested dry needling. I had never heard of it but was having so much pain, I researched it and decided to give it a try. In walks Ginger Morrisey. Not only is she knowledgeable and professional, she really listens. This is a rarity and one I much appreciated. My situation was not a quick fix. It had gone on for awhile before I sought help. But with each session came more and more relief. My goals were her goals. There was no question about my treatment that was out of bounds. It felt as though we were working together as a team in addressing my particular issues. Ginger is attentive to your level of comfort during the procedure. She is constantly evaluating and reevaluating your issues. I found her responsive to my communications both during and after hours. I, of course, tried to remain respectful of her time, but she was available to my communications. I spent over 30 years in the healthcare field and Ginger is one of those rare instances when a skilled, medical caregiver is matched by a compassionate therapist with an awesome bedside manner. And, by the way, the dry needling treatment DOES produce positive results...especially in Ginger’s hands! Thank you so much!
Mary
I felt 100% better after my first visit with Ginger. Pain that I had been “pushing through” was completely gone after 3 visits and I’m back to walking and moving in comfort. I really appreciate Ginger’s common sense approach to treatment and home exercises. Now I can’t wait to use my YMCA membership!
Try dry needling today - a natural treatment for pain.
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