Acupuncture & Dry Needling
Overview
Acupuncture and dry needling use thin, sterile needles to reduce pain, relieve muscle tension, and support your body’s natural healing. At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we use advanced dry needling protocols to precisely target pain patterns for effective results.
What’s the Difference?
Acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and works by balancing energy flow (qi) along meridians to restore harmony. In contrast, dry needling is a modern technique that targets muscle trigger points, relieving tension, boosting circulation, and stimulating tissue repair.Benefits and Applications
How It Helps:
These techniques support recovery from chronic pain, muscle tightness, tension headaches, and post-surgical rehabilitation. They help stimulate endorphin release, reduce stiffness to restore range of motion, and enhance circulation to speed up healing.
Is It Right for You?
f you’re experiencing persistent pain or limited function that hasn’t responded to other treatments, acupuncture or dry needling might be the solution. Our healthcare professionals will assess your condition and recommend the best approach.
Our Treatment Approach
Our certified practitioners go beyond basic needling by applying advanced protocols that address multiple layers of dysfunction. We combine traditional acupuncture, advanced dry needling (including methods like intramuscular stimulation and neurofunctional techniques), and electroacupuncture to enhance the therapeutic effect.
Techniques We Use
We start with a relief phase focused on quickly reducing pain and restoring movement. Next, our corrective phase targets deeper muscle imbalances to create lasting improvement. Finally, our wellness phase provides ongoing care to maintain progress, prevent relapse, and optimize performance.
Integrated Care
We complement dry needling with chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and functional rehabilitation exercises to offer a whole-body solution for better mobility, recovery, and long-term results.
What to Expect
Your initial visit includes a thorough assessment and a personalized care plan. Subsequent sessions are tailored to your progress and goals, with ongoing support and guidance provided throughout your healing journey.
FAQs
What’s the difference between acupuncture and dry needling? Acupuncture balances energy flow based on traditional Chinese medicine, while dry needling focuses on relieving muscle tension and trigger points to reduce pain and improve functionn phase and individual progress.