Dry Needling in Apache Junction, AZ

Find relief nearby at Continuum Wellness, where we offer dry needling and other treatments to alleviate chronic pain and tight muscle groups with non-invasive, evidence-based solutions. Whether you have more questions or want to schedule an evaluation, our team is ready to take your call today!

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is an evidence-based treatment similar to acupuncture but specifically designed to alleviate muscle tension and chronic pain. Unlike acupuncture, which focuses on balancing energy flow, dry needling targets anatomical trigger points in muscles for therapeutic relief. This painless procedure can be effective for those suffering from:

• Muscle aches and chronic pain
• Injury pain and recovery
• Headaches or migraines
• Sciatica
• Overuse injuries
• Mobility issues or stiffness

Relax and heal with a treatment that addresses the root of your discomfort, promoting overall wellness and improving your quality of life.

Benefits of dry needling

Whether you’ve been in pain for years or have been unable to shake off a recent minor injury, dry needling may be able to help. There are several reasons people in our community come to Continuum for dry needling, including:

Non-invasive relief

When administered by our trained dry needling specialists, each procedure is pain-free and produces minimal discomfort. Carefully administered filiform needles stimulate the muscle tissue beneath the skin to relax underlying muscle tension and reduce inflammation without the need for medication or long-term treatment plans.

Evidence-based treatment

Dry needling is backed by scientific research, offering you a trustworthy method to alleviate pain and improve mobility. It was developed in the second half of the 20th century by researchers looking into referred pain, where trigger points in specific muscles causes pain elsewhere in the body. By mapping the trigger points and the location of pain, researchers created a treatment plan to relieve pain in some areas by depleting the source of the pain at key trigger points in myofascial tissue.

Distinct from acupuncture

While acupuncture and dry needling both use needles, dry needling specifically targets muscle trigger points to provide precise pain relief. Dry needling also requires specialized medical training because the needles penetrate more deeply into the skin, reaching the myofascial layer of tissue beneath the skin.

Fast Pain Relief

Experience a reduction in pain and muscle tension soon after treatment, allowing you to return to your daily activities with ease. For full, lasting results, we often recommend a course of several weekly treatments.

Meet our Apache Junction dry needling specialists

Our experienced team in Apache Junction is dedicated to providing personalized care across a variety of physical therapy disciplines. We understand the challenges of living with chronic pain and are committed to helping you find relief. To learn more about dry needling, your options for relief from the pain you’re experiencing, or simply to ask any questions you have, don’t hesitate to call our office, next to Banner Health Clinic on S Idaho, or request your appointment online today!