Relieve Pain and Restore Movement with Dry Needling
At Bird Physical Therapy, we proudly offer dry needling in Lawrence, KS as part of our comprehensive physical therapy services. This safe, effective treatment helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed up recovery from injuries.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a skilled technique where a licensed physical therapist gently inserts a thin, sterile needle into tight muscle knots known as “trigger points.” This helps reduce muscle tension, decrease pain, and restore normal function.
Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is rooted in Western medicine and anatomy. It is designed specifically to target pain and movement issues caused by muscle dysfunction.
Benefits of Dry Needling
Patients choose dry needling for:
- Relief from acute and chronic pain
- Faster recovery from injuries
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Reduced muscle tightness, spasms, and trigger points
- Enhanced performance for athletes
Trigger points or muscles spasms can occur following an injury, muscle overload, poor posture, or other lifestyle factors. These trigger points can cause referred pain that has an influence on many different diagnoses. With dry needling, we can specifically treat these trigger points and can provide significant relief in symptoms.
Common Conditions
Our trained physical therapist, Brett Sabath, DPT, uses dry needling to treat a wide variety of conditions, including (but not limited to):
- Recovery from car accidents and whiplash
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck and back pain
- Ergonomic and postural pain
- Rotator Cuff injuries
- Shoulder pain or dislocation
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Pinched Nerve or Nerve Entrapment
- Elbow pain
- Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow
- Wrist and Hand pain
- Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome
- Hip pain
- Bursitis
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis and muscle strains
- IT Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Knee pain
- ACL Rehab
- Shin splints
- Ankle and Foot pain
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Sprained ankle
- Plantar fasciitis
- Difficulty walking
- Post-Surgical Rehab
What to Expect During Your Dry Needling Appointment
When you visit Bird Physical Therapy in Lawrence, KS for dry needling, your therapist will:
- Perform a comprehensive evaluation of your pain and movement.
- Identify areas of tightness and trigger points.
- Use dry needling in combination with personalized exercises, stretching, and hands-on therapy for lasting results.
Many patients describe the treatment as quick and effective — often noticing immediate changes in how their muscles feel and move.
Is Dry Needling Safe?
Yes! Dry needling is safe when performed by a licensed and certified physical therapist. The needles are single-use, sterile, and very thin—most patients experience little to no discomfort during treatment. A mild twitch or soreness may occur but usually indicates that the muscle is relaxing.
Why Choose Bird Physical Therapy?
At Bird Physical Therapy, we are committed to helping our patients move better, recover faster, and live without pain. Our team of experienced therapists provides dry needling in Lawrence, KS along with a wide range of evidence-based treatments to create a personalized recovery plan for every patient.
Schedule Your Dry Needling Appointment Today
If you’re looking for dry needling near you in Lawrence, KS, Bird Physical Therapy is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and start your path to lasting pain relief.
📞 Call us at 785-331-0106
📍 Visit us at 535 Gateway Dr., Lawrence, KS 66049
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