Dry Needling in Wentzville
For stubborn muscle knots, as part of chiropractic care. Not acupuncture.
What dry needling is
- Thin, sterile needles Single-use, placed in a trigger point
- Helps muscles release Eases tension so you move better
- Not acupuncture Muscle-focused, based on anatomy
More about dry needling
Some muscle knots just won’t let go. Dry needling is a hands-on technique that targets those stubborn trigger points directly. At Back Pain Center Wentzville, it is used as part of chiropractic care when your exam shows it will help.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling uses thin, sterile filament needles placed into a trigger point, a tight, tender knot in a muscle that can cause local pain and refer pain to other areas. The goal is to help the muscle release, ease tension, and make it easier to move and exercise.
It is called “dry” because nothing is injected. Dry needling is a modern, muscle-focused technique based on anatomy and trigger points. It is not acupuncture.
Where it can help
- Low back and hips Alongside back pain care
- Neck and shoulders Alongside neck pain care
- Buttock muscles Can add to leg pain
- Tight after training Or long days at a desk
What can dry needling help with?
Dry needling is used for muscle-related pain and tightness, often in the:
- Low back and hips, alongside care for back pain
- Neck and upper shoulders, alongside care for neck pain and tension
- Buttock muscles that can contribute to leg pain
- Muscles that stay tight after training or long days at a desk
It works best as one part of care, together with chiropractic care, manual therapy, and rehab-style exercise.
A session, step by step
Mild soreness for a day or two is common.
- AssessmentWe check that it’s a good fit.
- NeedlingA brief twitch or dull ache.
- Follow-up careMovement to make the most of it.
More about what to expect
- Assessment. We find the trigger points involved in your pain and make sure dry needling is a good fit.
- Needling. A thin, sterile, single-use needle is placed in the trigger point. You may feel a brief twitch or a dull ache as the muscle responds.
- Follow-up care. We usually follow with movement or exercise to make the most of the release.
Mild soreness in the treated area for a day or two is common, similar to after a hard workout.
Is it right for me?
Dry needling is optional. If you would rather not have it, there are other hands-on options. Let us know before treatment if you are pregnant, take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or are uneasy about needles. At our office, Dr. Joshua Baird and Dr. Mary Momper both perform dry needling as part of your chiropractic care.
Questions
Does dry needling hurt?
The needles are very thin. Most people feel a quick pinch, a twitch, or a dull ache in the muscle that fades quickly.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
No. Both use thin needles, but dry needling targets trigger points in muscles based on anatomy and is used as part of hands-on chiropractic care. It is not acupuncture.
Who performs dry needling at your office?
Dr. Joshua Baird and Dr. Mary Momper both perform dry needling.
Can I book dry needling by itself?
Dry needling is used as part of care after an exam, so start by requesting a chiropractic care appointment.