Program Dry Needling

If you’re dealing with muscle tightness, spasms or chronic muscle pain, dry needling may be an effective treatment to help you get back to feeling your best.

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a technique used to treat muscular pain and tightness by inserting thin needles into specific trigger points, or “knots,” in the muscles. These trigger points are areas where muscle fibers become tight and restricted, limiting blood flow to the area. Without proper blood circulation, these knots can become a source of persistent pain. Medication often cannot reach these areas, but the needle helps stimulate the muscle, release tension, and restore normal blood flow, allowing the body to heal more effectively.

Who Can Benefit from Dry Needling?

Dry needling is beneficial for people experiencing muscle pain, stiffness, or spasms due to conditions like:

• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Chronic neck or back pain
• Sports injuries
• Postural imbalances or overuse injuries

What to Expect During the Procedure?

• The procedure is quick and usually takes 5-15 minutes.
• You’ll remain awake during the treatment, and the doctor will apply the needles directly to the tight muscle areas.
• The needles used are very fine, and you may feel a slight “twitch” or mild discomfort as the needle enters the muscle. This is normal and typically indicates that the muscle is responding to the treatment.
• No medication is used in dry needling—only the insertion of the needle itself helps release muscle tension.

What Results Can I Expect?

After dry needling, many patients report immediate relief from muscle tension and pain. The results can last for several days to weeks, depending on your condition. In some cases, multiple sessions may be necessary to achieve long-term relief.

What Should I Do After the Procedure?

•  You may experience mild soreness in the treated area, similar to the feeling after a workout, but this usually resolves within 1-2 days.
• Avoid intense physical activity immediately after the procedure to allow the muscles to relax fully.
•  Follow-up treatments may be recommended depending on your progress.

Why Consider Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a non-invasive treatment option that targets the root cause of muscle pain and tension. It’s a safe and effective method to help improve muscle function, reduce pain, and enhance mobility without the need for medication or surgery.

Compiled by;Rarinthorn Choomsai Na Ayuthaya, M.D. Interventional Pain Specialist

At PS Center Pain Clinic, our skilled pain specialists are experienced in dry needling techniques and can help you find relief from muscle pain.