Dry Needling
In Dallas, TX
Thin needles placed into tight trigger points in your muscles, to help relieve pain and improve mobility.
- Aimed at trigger pointsThin needles reach the trigger points under your skin.
- Part of a larger planOften paired with exercise, stretching and massage.
- Cautions come firstSome patients should check with their physician beforehand.
How Dry Needling
Works on Trigger Points
Dry needling treats musculoskeletal pain and movement issues at the tight spots inside a muscle.
Why overused muscles hurt
Overused muscles can go into an energy crisis, short on blood supply, oxygen and nutrients. The tissue near trigger points turns more acidic, which leads to soreness and pain.
What the needle does
Stimulating a trigger point with a thin needle can help increase blood supply, flush out the area and release tension.
A twitch you may feel
The needle goes into the trigger point and is sometimes moved to draw a local twitch response, a sign the muscle is reacting.
Part of a Larger
Pain Management Plan
Needling is almost always used alongside other care, so your plan could also include these.
Exercise
Exercises that can help strengthen the muscles around a problem area.
Stretching
Stretches that can help loosen tight muscles and improve flexibility.
Massage
Hands-on soft tissue work that can help ease muscle tension.
What Dry Needling
May Help With
Dry needling may help relieve pain and increase your range of motion in conditions like these.
- WhiplashNeck pain and stiffness that can follow a car accident.
- Disc IssuesDisc problems along the spine that bring pain and limit movement.
- Migraine and Tension HeadachesMigraines and tension-type headaches that disrupt your day.
- TMJ and Jaw IssuesJaw and mouth issues, such as TMJ disorders.
- TendonitisIrritated, painful tendons that make everyday movement hurt.
- Repetitive Motion DisordersStrain from repeated movements, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Why Patients Choose
Dry Needling at the Clinic
Thin needles work right at the trigger points where overused muscles turn sore and tense.
Treats the trigger point itself
Thin, sharp needles go through the skin to treat the underlying myofascial trigger points directly.
Relief can come quickly
Some patients may feel pain relief and move better right after a session. Others need multiple sessions.
Clear cautions up front
Anyone pregnant, on blood thinners or just out of surgery, among a few other groups, should consult their physician first.
Over 20 years of experience
Dr. Currington has over 20 years of experience caring for the spine, and his Dallas clinic offers dry needling as part of a larger plan.
What to Expect
At a Dry Needling Visit
From your first visit to any follow-up sessions, here is how dry needling at the clinic goes.
Exam
A thorough exam to understand your pain and check whether dry needling is right for you.
Needling
A trained provider inserts a thin needle into the trigger point, sometimes moving it to draw a local twitch response.
The Rest of Your Plan
Exercise, stretching, massage or other techniques that work alongside the needling.
Follow-Up Sessions
Relief and better mobility may come right away for some patients, while others need more sessions.
Questions Patients Ask
About Dry Needling
Plain answers to what patients ask most about dry needling. Anything else, call the clinic.
More Therapy and Rehab
At the Clinic
Physical rehab and laser therapy are also offered at the clinic, each starting with an exam.
- Physical RehabGuided exercise and therapy that rebuild strength and mobility after an injury.
- Knee PainNon-surgical, drug-free knee care with shockwave, laser and decompression therapy.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDrug-free care for numbness, tingling and burning in the feet and hands.
- Regenerative MedicineClear, honest information on stem cells and regenerative research, and whether any option fits you.
- Exosome TherapyWhat exosomes are, what current research shows, and how they fit into your options.
- Laser TherapyLow-level laser light that helps calm inflammation and support healing.
In Their
Own Words
Read Every ReviewMy goal is to get you well so you don’t have to keep seeing me.
Get a Free Consultation
With Dr. Currington
He will look at what is causing your pain and map out a plan. Leave your details and the clinic will call you.
The clinic calls back to set a time, usually within one business day.
Visit the Clinic
In Dallas
Find us on North Central Expressway, Suite 104. Call ahead or request a visit and our staff will confirm your time.
- Address
- 4228 N Central Expy Ste 104
Dallas, TX 75206 - Phone
- (214) 520-1006
- Office hours
Monday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM to 2 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Thursday 9 AM to 5:30 PM Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
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