Dry Needling

A Targeted Tool Within Advanced Manual Therapy

Dry needling is one of several tools used at MassageRx to support advanced manual therapy outcomes. It is not a stand-alone treatment, but a technique applied selectively when it supports improved movement, reduced pain, and neuromuscular function.

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling involves the use of fine, sterile needles applied to specific muscles or neuromuscular points. The aim is not to treat symptoms in isolation, but to influence how muscles behave and how the nervous system responds to load, movement, and pain.

At MassageRx, dry needling is always guided by clinical assessment and movement findings, not applied routinely.

Why Dry Needling May Be Used

Dry needling may be appropriate when:

• Muscles demonstrate excessive tone or guarding

• Neuromuscular coordination is contributing to pain or restriction

• Movement patterns are limited by protective muscle responses

• Pain persists despite other manual techniques

When used appropriately, dry needling can help:

• Reduce unnecessary muscle tension

• Improve muscle activation patterns

• Support pain modulation

• Allow more effective manual therapy and movement retraining

How It Fits Into Treatment

Dry needling is never used in isolation at MassageRx.

It may be applied:

• Before manual therapy to reduce resistance

• During a session to support neuromuscular change

• Alongside movement-based correction to reinforce improved patterns

The technique is chosen based on what your body needs on the day, not as a default treatment.

Who This May Be Suitable For

Dry needling may be beneficial for:

• Persistent muscle tightness or guarding

• Recurrent pain patterns

• Athletes managing high training loads

• Active individuals struggling to restore normal movement

Not everyone requires dry needling — and many sessions do not involve it at all.

A Considered, Clinical Approach

At MassageRx, dry needling is used with clear intent, explanation, and consent. The focus is always on how it supports your overall treatment plan, not on the technique itself.

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