Dry needling, encompassing techniques like acupuncture and trigger point dry needling, is a potent method for addressing trigger point pain, myofascial pain, and enhancing joint mobility. At our clinic, Dr. Sonya Bhakta, with extensive training in Dry Needling and Orthopedic Acupuncture, leads the way in the middle Georgia area.
To determine your eligibility for dry needling, an initial consultation with Dr. Bhakta is necessary. If you qualify, we can administer your first procedure on the same day. Dry needling offers the potential for complete symptom relief, even in longstanding conditions, with a focus on musculoskeletal pain issues such as back pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, and various others. Experience the transformative power of dry needling today.
What To Expect With Dry Needling
Quick and Painless
Dry needling is a quick procedure. You are typically in and out of the office within 30 minutes
Accurate Evaluation
Once you are evaluated, we will analyze your presentation and give you an estimate of the number of treatments likely needed based on clinically evidence based data.
Treatment Course
The total number of treatments needed will vary based on your specific condition, the severity, and the amount of time you’ve been struggling with it.
The Process
Depending on the case, when beginning treatment expect to have between 2-4 treatments a week until improvement is seen. A maintenance regimen is often prescribed to prevent reocurrencance. Maintenance may be as few as 1-2 times per month.
Outcomes
Dry needling can and often results in a complete absence of symptoms, even in severe conditions that have been present for years. Dry Needling Therapy is the most effective when paired with Acupuncture Therapy simultaneously.
Conditions We Treat With Dry Needling
Dry Needling is recommended in pain conditions when the root cause is musculoskeletal. It can make a significant difference in conditions such as:
Shoulder Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Migraines
Joint Pain
Degenerative Discs
Sciatica
Rotator Cuff
Tennis/Golfers Elbow
And more
Common questions
Am I A Candidate For Dry Needling?
Patients suffering from any kind of pain, stiffness, soreness, limited ROM, tight muscles, or to prevent injury are considered as candidates for Dry Needling Therapy.
I've had surgery, can I still get Dry Needling Therapy?
Yes! Dry Needling is used post operatively everyday across the world. It actually helps you to heal faster. Studies show acupuncture and dry needling can speed up healing by 5 times.