Dry Needling Therapy

Dry needling is one of the most effective tools for releasing deep muscle tension, deactivating trigger points, and accelerating tissue healing. At Swift, our Doctors of PT use ultrasound guidance to place needles with exceptional precision, targeting the exact structures causing your pain. The result is faster relief, better movement, and longer-lasting outcomes than manual therapy alone.
Dry needling works through several mechanisms. It targets and deactivates trigger points, reducing muscle tension and improving range of motion. Dry needling stimulates the body's natural healing processes by increasing blood flow, stimulating collagen synthesis, and promoting the release of pain-relieving substances such as endorphins and serotonin. Additionally, it may disrupt dysfunctional nerve signals, helping to reset pain pathways in the nervous system.
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Dry Needling is used to treat:
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Muscle pain, Trigger points and myofascial pain syndromes
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Tension-type headaches and migraines
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Golfer's/Tennis elbow
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Rotator Cuff/bicep tendinopathy
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Achilles tendinopathy/ Plantar fasciitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
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Sciatica / Lower back pain
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Sports injuries (e.g., muscle strains, ligament sprains)
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Chronic pain syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic regional pain syndrome)

