Did you know that Dry Needling is a therapeutic technique utilized by specially trained physical therapists to treat muscle pain, movement dysfunction, and neuromuscular conditions. Dry needling is not a standalone treatment – but works together with traditional physical therapy techniques like manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.

Much like acupuncture, dry needling uses the same thin sterile needles – although for different outcomes. Where acupuncture involves physical and spiritual energies, dry needling is used to relax the trigger points, or muscular “knots,” that are causing pain. The goal with dry needling is to relieve pain, improve range of motion, reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing to accelerate recovery.

In this month’s Wellness Connection video, Dr. Matt explains what dry needling is, demonstrates how it works, and examines how it can speed healing for some patients.

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Check it out! We are blessed with great weather here in Florida, so Allied is working on expanding our outdoor area to integrate nature into patient treatment sessions – all for better back-to-what-you-love outcomes! 

It’s lucky SEVEN for Cesar, our phenomenal PTA! Please join us in congratulating Cesar on reaching this milestone. We know that it is we, his co-workers and his patients, who are really the lucky ones! Thank you Cesar for all that you do in getting our cherished guests back to what they love!