- updated: May 15, 2025
If you're suffering from chronic pain, muscle tension, or limited mobility, dry needling combined with chiropractic care might be the solution you need. At Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine in Cary, NC, Dr. Abbie Swank and Dr. Parker Neill use dry needling as an effective, minimally invasive technique to treat a variety of conditions. This approach not only targets the root causes of pain but also enhances recovery when paired with chiropractic care.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a specialized treatment used to address muscle knots, also known as trigger points (TrPs). These knots are tight, irritable spots in muscles that often refer pain to other parts of the body. By inserting fine, hair-thin needles directly into these trigger points, dry needling helps stimulate muscle tissue, relieve pain, and restore normal movement patterns.
Unlike acupuncture, which focuses on energy flow, dry needling targets specific neuromuscular issues, helping to reset the communication between the brain and muscles. This technique can improve joint flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and accelerate healing, making it an excellent complement to chiropractic adjustments and other therapies.
How Dry Needling Works
When a muscle knot (trigger point) is targeted by dry needling, the insertion of the needle causes a local twitch response. This response helps release the muscle tension, improve blood flow, and stimulate the healing process. By addressing the neuromuscular dysfunction, dry needling works to alleviate pain and restore the body's ability to move freely.
In addition to promoting muscle relaxation, dry needling can reduce inflammation and enhance the effects of chiropractic adjustments by improving muscle tone and joint function.
Conditions Treated with Dry Needling
At Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine, Dr. Swank and Dr. Neill use dry needling to treat a variety of conditions that are often associated with pain and limited mobility. Some of the most common issues treated with dry needling include:
Muscle tension and spasms
Herniated discs and other spinal problems
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
Tendonitis and bursitis
Migraines and tension headaches
Whiplash and neck injuries
Repetitive motion disorders (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome)
Scar tissue and myofascial pain
Pelvic pain and restless leg syndrome
Phantom pain and post-shingles pain
By targeting these issues, dry needling can help relieve pain, restore muscle function, and promote faster recovery.
The Benefits of Combining Dry Needling with Chiropractic Care
When combined with chiropractic care, dry needling can enhance the effects of spinal adjustments and improve overall recovery. Chiropractic adjustments focus on restoring proper alignment and movement in the spine, while dry needling targets the muscle and soft tissue dysfunctions that may be contributing to pain. Together, these therapies work to address both the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular components of pain, offering a more comprehensive solution to your discomfort.
Some benefits of combining dry needling with chiropractic care include:
Enhanced pain relief: Dry needling helps release tight muscles while chiropractic adjustments restore spinal alignment.
Improved mobility: The combination of both treatments can increase joint flexibility and muscle function.
Accelerated healing: Dry needling supports the healing process, while chiropractic care optimizes the body's ability to heal naturally.
Long-term pain management: By addressing both the cause and the symptoms of pain, this approach can provide lasting relief.
What to Expect During Your Dry Needling Session
If you're new to dry needling, the process is simple and typically well-tolerated. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure, with some feeling a slight sensation of muscle tightness or a mild twitching effect. After your treatment, you may feel some mild soreness, similar to the feeling after a workout, but this typically subsides within a day or two.
For the best results, Dr. Swank and Dr. Neill may recommend 2-3 dry needling sessions, spaced 1-2 weeks apart, depending on the severity of your condition. If additional treatments are necessary, they will work with you to develop a tailored plan to ensure the best possible outcome.
Start Your Recovery Journey Today
Dry needling, when paired with chiropractic care, offers a powerful, comprehensive approach to pain relief and recovery. If you're ready to experience the benefits of dry needling and chiropractic adjustments, contact Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Abbie Swank or Dr. Parker Neill.
Visit us at 3750 NW Cary Pkwy, Suite 105, Cary, NC 27513, or call us at 919-460-6098 to learn more about how dry needling can support your wellness journey. You can also reach out online swankchiro.com/contact
- updated: May 15, 2025
If you're suffering from chronic pain, muscle tension, or limited mobility, dry needling combined with chiropractic care might be the solution you need. At Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine in Cary, NC, Dr. Abbie Swank and Dr. Parker Neill use dry needling as an effective, minimally invasive technique to treat a variety of conditions. This approach not only targets the root causes of pain but also enhances recovery when paired with chiropractic care.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a specialized treatment used to address muscle knots, also known as trigger points (TrPs). These knots are tight, irritable spots in muscles that often refer pain to other parts of the body. By inserting fine, hair-thin needles directly into these trigger points, dry needling helps stimulate muscle tissue, relieve pain, and restore normal movement patterns.
Unlike acupuncture, which focuses on energy flow, dry needling targets specific neuromuscular issues, helping to reset the communication between the brain and muscles. This technique can improve joint flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and accelerate healing, making it an excellent complement to chiropractic adjustments and other therapies.
How Dry Needling Works
When a muscle knot (trigger point) is targeted by dry needling, the insertion of the needle causes a local twitch response. This response helps release the muscle tension, improve blood flow, and stimulate the healing process. By addressing the neuromuscular dysfunction, dry needling works to alleviate pain and restore the body's ability to move freely.
In addition to promoting muscle relaxation, dry needling can reduce inflammation and enhance the effects of chiropractic adjustments by improving muscle tone and joint function.
Conditions Treated with Dry Needling
At Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine, Dr. Swank and Dr. Neill use dry needling to treat a variety of conditions that are often associated with pain and limited mobility. Some of the most common issues treated with dry needling include:
Muscle tension and spasms
Herniated discs and other spinal problems
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
Tendonitis and bursitis
Migraines and tension headaches
Whiplash and neck injuries
Repetitive motion disorders (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome)
Scar tissue and myofascial pain
Pelvic pain and restless leg syndrome
Phantom pain and post-shingles pain
By targeting these issues, dry needling can help relieve pain, restore muscle function, and promote faster recovery.
The Benefits of Combining Dry Needling with Chiropractic Care
When combined with chiropractic care, dry needling can enhance the effects of spinal adjustments and improve overall recovery. Chiropractic adjustments focus on restoring proper alignment and movement in the spine, while dry needling targets the muscle and soft tissue dysfunctions that may be contributing to pain. Together, these therapies work to address both the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular components of pain, offering a more comprehensive solution to your discomfort.
Some benefits of combining dry needling with chiropractic care include:
Enhanced pain relief: Dry needling helps release tight muscles while chiropractic adjustments restore spinal alignment.
Improved mobility: The combination of both treatments can increase joint flexibility and muscle function.
Accelerated healing: Dry needling supports the healing process, while chiropractic care optimizes the body's ability to heal naturally.
Long-term pain management: By addressing both the cause and the symptoms of pain, this approach can provide lasting relief.
What to Expect During Your Dry Needling Session
If you're new to dry needling, the process is simple and typically well-tolerated. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure, with some feeling a slight sensation of muscle tightness or a mild twitching effect. After your treatment, you may feel some mild soreness, similar to the feeling after a workout, but this typically subsides within a day or two.
For the best results, Dr. Swank and Dr. Neill may recommend 2-3 dry needling sessions, spaced 1-2 weeks apart, depending on the severity of your condition. If additional treatments are necessary, they will work with you to develop a tailored plan to ensure the best possible outcome.
Start Your Recovery Journey Today
Dry needling, when paired with chiropractic care, offers a powerful, comprehensive approach to pain relief and recovery. If you're ready to experience the benefits of dry needling and chiropractic adjustments, contact Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Abbie Swank or Dr. Parker Neill.
Visit us at 3750 NW Cary Pkwy, Suite 105, Cary, NC 27513, or call us at 919-460-6098 to learn more about how dry needling can support your wellness journey. You can also reach out online swankchiro.com/contact
