Release tight muscles and trigger points at the source.
What Is Dry Needling?
AIT offers both superficial and deep dry needling with or without electrical stimulation as deemed appropriate by your practitioner.
What Dry Needling Treats
A thin filament needle is inserted directly into a tight muscle or trigger point to release tension and stimulate the body’s natural healing response. Your practitioner may add gentle electrical stimulation for deeper or more stubborn areas.
- Muscle tightness and active trigger points
- Tendinitis and overuse injuries
- Chronic tension headaches
- Sports injuries and post-activity soreness
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients feel a brief muscle twitch or mild ache when the needle reaches a trigger point, followed by a sense of release. Any soreness afterward is typically mild and similar to a post-workout feeling.
Dry needling is rooted in Western anatomy and targets specific muscle trigger points to relieve tension and pain, while acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine and energy meridians. The needles look similar, but the approach and goals are different.
Many patients notice looser muscles and reduced pain within a day or two of treatment, though some tenderness at the treated site is normal in the first 24-48 hours.
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Get Fast, Targeted Pain Relief
If a stubborn trigger point or tight muscle has been slowing you down, dry needling may offer the fast, targeted relief you’re looking for.
Why San Angelo trusts AIT:
Superficial and deep dry needling techniques
Optional electrical stimulation for stubborn areas
Performed by a licensed physical therapist
Often combined with manual therapy for lasting results