Dry Needling & Electric Stimulation
Target Muscle Tension. Support Movement. Enhance Recovery.
When tight, uncomfortable muscles interfere with the way you move, exercise, work, or enjoy everyday activities, addressing the affected area can be an important part of getting back to feeling and moving your best.
At MonroeWellness, Dry Needling & Electric Stimulation combines two techniques to target muscles and soft tissues as part of an individualized approach to movement, recovery, and musculoskeletal wellness.
What Is Dry Needling & Electric Stimulation?
Dry needling uses very thin, sterile needles placed into specific muscles or soft tissues by a trained healthcare professional. Unlike an injection, nothing is delivered through the needle—the term "dry" simply means that no medication or solution is injected.
Electrical stimulation can then be applied through selected needles using a device that delivers a controlled electrical current. This creates gentle, repetitive muscle contractions and targets the nervous system.
What does Dry Needling and Electrical Stimulation do?
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Address areas of muscular tightness and tension
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Help manage certain types of musculoskeletal discomfort
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Support mobility and range of motion
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Encourage muscle activation
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Complement stretching, strengthening, and movement-based care
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Support recovery following physical activity
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Help improve physical function as part of a broader treatment plan
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, your provider can determine which areas should be targeted and how the treatment fits into your overall wellness or recovery plan.
What Does Treatment Feel Like?
Because the needles are extremely thin, you may feel very little during insertion. When a specific area of muscle is targeted, you might experience a brief twitch, pressure, aching, or cramping sensation. Most describe the sensation as pressure.
When electrical stimulation is added, you may feel a gentle pulsing or rhythmic contraction in the muscle. The sensation should remain tolerable, and your provider can adjust the stimulation throughout your session.
Some temporary soreness following treatment can occur, similar to how a muscle might feel after exercise. Additional blood flow and movement help with post treatment soreness- just like after you exercise.
Who should receive Dry Needling?
Clients struggling with:
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Recovery
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Performance
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Musculoskeletal pain
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Tenderness / lack of mobility
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Tension
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Difficulty in finding results with current regimen
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Chronic Pain / Acute Injury
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Experiencing decrease in power output
At MonroeWellness, the goal is to help you address what you're experiencing while supporting better movement and helping you stay active in the things that matter to you. Dry Needling with or without Electrical Stimulation can help return tissue back to it's original function, which allows you to keep doing what you love.
Schedule Dry Needling & Electric Stimulation at MonroeWellness
Consultation and first session - 30 minutes
Follow-Up appointment - 15 minutes