Dry needling is one of the most effective tools we use at HealthHQ to eliminate stubborn muscle pain, release trigger points, and restore movement — often in a single session.
Unlike acupuncture (which is based on traditional Chinese medicine meridian theory), dry needling is a modern, evidence-based technique performed by licensed physical therapists. A thin, solid filament needle is inserted directly into myofascial trigger points — the tight, knotted bands of muscle that cause pain, limit range of motion, and refer discomfort to other areas of your body.
When a dry needle penetrates a trigger point, it creates a brief local twitch response — a quick, involuntary contraction of the muscle. This twitch response:
Most patients describe the sensation as a brief cramp or pressure — not the sharp pain they expected. The treatment itself takes 15–30 minutes, and many patients experience significant relief within 24–48 hours.
At HealthHQ, our Doctors of Physical Therapy use dry needling as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for:
Not all dry needling is created equal. At HealthHQ:
Dry needling is often covered when performed as part of your physical therapy plan of care under your insurance benefits.
For self-pay patients:
