Tension that will not let go
Muscle tension or tightness that does not respond to stretching or foam rolling alone.
Dry Needling in Charlotte, NC
Release the knot. Get back to training.
Dry needling in Steele Creek, Charlotte, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. It releases trigger points and eases muscle tension, so you move, train, and recover better.
- 60 minOne-on-one, every visit
- $175Per session
- 0Referrals needed in NC
What it is
A thin needle, aimed at one muscle.
Dry needling puts a thin, solid needle into a trigger point: a tight, irritable spot in a band of muscle. That knot in your upper trap that never fully goes away is a trigger point. It can cause pain where it is, send pain to another area, and limit how well the muscle works.
The needle often makes the muscle twitch and release. No medication goes in. That is what makes it "dry." It is not acupuncture: the targets come from Western anatomy and a physical exam, not from energy pathways.
The needling opens the door. The exercise is what keeps it open.
Read Dr. Kiley's post: what dry needling does and does not do
What it does
Less pain. More room to train.
Dry needling eases the pain a trigger point causes, and it helps a tight muscle let go. That gives you a window where the muscle moves and works better. We use that window to load the muscle and build strength, so the results last.
- Less pain from trigger points, where they are and where they send it
- Better range of motion
- Less muscle guarding, so you can start to load an injury
- Exercise in the same session, while the muscle is ready to work
Who it helps
Where dry needling tends to work well.
On a free call or at your evaluation, Dr. Kiley tells you if it fits your injury. These are the places it helps most.
Referred pain
A trigger point that sends pain to another area, like a hip muscle that adds to knee pain.
Training soreness
Post-training soreness or tissue irritability that limits how you train or recover.
Guarding around an injury
Muscle guarding around an acute injury or a tendinitis that makes it hard to begin loading.
Don't listen to us
Listen to them.
Dr. Robb is the best. Through all of my challenges and endeavors she has worked to make sure I can stay healthy and compete at the highest level. Wouldn't trust anyone else with the process.
I've had a wide variety of injuries and ailments from being active my entire life, and Dr. Kiley has been able to cater my experience to target recovery and maintenance on anything I bring her way!
FAQ
Still have some questions?
Book a free 15-minute phone call to talk through your injury, your goals, and your questions.
Book a free consultDoes dry needling hurt?
It does not feel like a massage. When the needle reaches a trigger point, the muscle twitches, and most people feel a deep cramp or ache for a second or two. Some people feel almost nothing. You can feel sore for 24 to 48 hours, like after a hard workout. Most people feel much better within a day or two.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
No. Acupuncture comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine and works along energy pathways called meridians. Dry needling comes from Western anatomy and neuroscience. The targets are specific muscles and their trigger points, found with a physical exam. Same tool, a completely different approach.
Do I need a referral?
No. North Carolina allows direct access to physical therapy. You can book your first visit today.
What happens at my first visit?
A full 60 minutes, one-on-one. We go through your injury and training history, then a full movement, mobility, and strength exam. You leave with a plan and exercises to start right away.
How much is a session?
Each 60-minute session is $175. You can pay with HSA or FSA.
Do you take my insurance?
Monarch is an out-of-network, direct-pay practice, so every session is a full hour built around your goals, not around an insurance rule. You can also send your receipt to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
Service area
Dry needling in Steele Creek, Charlotte, Ballantyne, and Fort Mill.
- Steele Creek
- Charlotte
- Ballantyne
- Fort Mill
Clinic 9301 Forsyth Park Dr, Ste C, Charlotte, NC 28273
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