DRY NEEDLING

A Treatment Approach For Tight Muscles and Pain. 

Decrease Trigger Point Pain. 

Move Freely.

Prepare for Exercise. 

Are you experiencing... 

  • Constant tightness in muscles  that causes fatigue and pain ?
  • Inability to participate in activities you enjoy? 
  • Difficulty sleeping because  you can't get comfortable?
  • Decreased motion that affects  your ability to reach, bend, or walk? 
If you said "yes" to any of these questions, Ultimate Therapy can help!

Everyone Desires to Move Without Pain...

But there may be challenges...

It is frustrating when faced with an unexpected  injury from a car accident, sports injury or fall. 
Trigger Points

It is exhausting when trigger points  cause pain, limited motion and impaired sleep. 

It is confusing when pain begins unexpectedly  without a specific injury. 
Ultimate Therapy Dry Needling specialists can  help your trigger point and muscular pain. 

We Are Here To Help YOU Get Control of Your Pain.

Why Choose Ultimate Therapy?

Dry Needling  is an effective treatment technique to ease the tight bands of muscle that cause pain.  During dry needling, a single use, small, solid needle is inserted through the skin into the muscle.  This promotes muscle relaxation, increased blood flow, and decreased pain.  Our dry needling specialist  at Ultimate Therapy has dry needling  advanced training and certification  required by the state of Maryland. 
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Physical Therapy is the Answer for Muscle Pain

Here's Why...

Effective Treatment

Thorough Assessment
As movement specialists, we take a thorough history and examination to determine if dry needling is a good fit for  the patient. 

Comprehensive Treatment

Dry needling is one of many tools we can use to help you.  Let our physical therapists help you  move at your best. 

Outcomes you'll enjoy with physical thearpy... 


ease of movement

After dry needling treatment, 

Improved 

Being steady on your feet will allow for an independent lifestyle with less reliance on walkers and canes.

Move Freely

You will walk with confidence and be able to keep up with activities at home and in the community.

Here's how to get started...

1

CONTACT US

There are several ways to take your first step. You can call, submit an online request, or even stop by!

2

SCHEDULE EVALUATION

Our friendly front desk staff will walk you through what is needed prior to your first appointment and work with you on scheduling.


3

FIRST APPOINTMENT

 You will be seen by one of our Physical Therapists who will listen to you, address your concerns, and develop a plan to meet your goals. 

4

 MOVING FORWARD

1-3 visits may be all you need to correct your BBPV. Other balance conditions may require 1-3 months of Physical Therapy.

FAQ's

Got a question? We’re here to help.
  • What is dry needling?

    Dry needling is a treatment option for tight muscles and painful trigger points.  A new, single use, thin, solid needle is insterted through the skin and into the muscle.  This may produce a muscle twitch.  Eletrical stimulation is applied to the needle to ease treatment soreness and improve muscle recruitment.  It is called "dry" needling becuase  medication isn't  injected into the muscle. 

  • What are trigger points?

    When muscles are strained, overused or shortened for long periods of time, muscles can develop knotted areas called myofascial trigger points.  The tight muscles cause a reduction in blood flow and nutrients.   The connective tissue and nerves around the trigger point become sensitive, sore and painful.  

  • Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?

    Dry needling is not acupuncture.  Acupuncture is provided by practioners who are trained in tradtional Chinese medicine.  Acupuncture addresses the flow of energy along meridian pathways.  Dry needling is conducted by  physical therapists who treats pain and dysfunction based on the muscular system.  

  • Who can benefit from dry needling?

    Dry needling is an effective treatment for muscular neck, shoulder, elbow, low back, hip, knee and ankle pain.  The dry needling specialist will take a detailed history and assessment  to determine if dry needling is a safe treatment  option.

  • Is dry needling uncomfortable?

     Dry needling uses very small needles that are typically not painful.  The muscle can twitch when the needle is inserted. This is a positive sign, as it identifies the  painful trigger point.  There can be local soreness for 1-2 days after dry needling treatment, but this is usually  mild.   The physical therapist will discuss the patient's  potential risks and benefits prior to treatment. 

  • How long does dry needling help?

    Dry needling can relax tight bands of muscles for hours or days dependent on the patient.  This gives us a window of opportunity to stretch, strengthen or provide manual therapy to make long term  improvements. 

  • How does it work?

    By inserting the needle into the tight band of muscle, it will cause the muscle to relax and lengthen. This allows for improved blood flow and removal of local pain chemicals. 

  • How often should I be treated?

    Some patients get immediate relief with dry needling. For patients with longer lasting conditions, it may take several treatments to see an effect.  We recommend scheduling two times a week.  One session  is designated for dry needling.  On alternate treatment days, we emphasize 

    manual therapy and corrective exercises to assist with recovery.