Dry Needling

Unlock deeper healing with Absolute Qi's advanced dry needling treatments.

By addressing muscular pain and dysfunction at its source, dry needling can provide rapid and effective relief for a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, and postural issues.

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Why Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a health therapy or technique used for pain relief.

Dry needling is a health therapy or technique used for pain relief. Like acupuncture, this treatment technique uses needles inserted into the body. It is called “dry” because the needles are not syringes but instead, acupuncture needles. It differs from traditional acupuncture in that the needles are actively manipulated with the intent of causing involuntary twitching and an aim to relax the muscle. This is a new name for an old technique; Trigger Point Acupuncture is the same method. Unlike other practitioners, Dr. Hogan combines dry needling with the holistic approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Dry Needling at Absolute Qi

What to Expect

Dry needling is particularly beneficial for treating tight muscles that affect joints, impede body movement, and disrupt blood flow. Unlike other practitioners, Dr. Hogan combines dry needling with the holistic approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Here's what to expect:

Dry Needling

Comprehensive Assessment

Your session begins with a detailed evaluation to identify misbehaving muscles or muscle groups related to your pain.

Targeted Treatment

Sterile needles are inserted into the tense area of the muscle, and the practitioner manipulates the needle until involuntary twitching occurs, indicating muscle release. This continues until the muscle is exhausted, resulting in reduced or eliminated muscle tension and pain.

Experienced Practitioners

Benefit from Dr. Hogan’s extensive experience and expertise in dry needling and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Holistic Approach

Dr. Hogan considers your entire health history and lifestyle, integrating dry needling with other acupuncture techniques and herbal medicine.

Is Dry Needling Different from Trigger Point Acupuncture?

Dry needling is a subset of trigger point acupuncture therapy. While both techniques aim to relieve muscle tension and pain, they are approached differently. A trigger point acupuncturist, like Dr. Rhonda Hogan, treats the person holistically, considering the whole body as a system. This includes using acupuncture points, evaluating injury history, considering patient activities, and integrating herbs and lifestyle coaching. In contrast, dry needling typically focuses solely on the point of tension.

Dry Needling

  • Focuses solely on the point of tension.
  • Involves inserting needles into tight muscles.
  • Aims to create involuntary muscle twitching to release tension.

Trigger Point Acupuncture

  • Aims to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.
  • Uses acupuncture points, injury history, and patient activities.
  • Incorporates herbs and lifestyle coaching.

Conditions We Treat With Dry Needling

Dry needling at Absolute Qi is effective for a wide range of muscular ailments, including but not limited to:

Frozen Shoulder

Relief from pain and improved shoulder mobility.

Plantar Fasciitis

Reduction of foot pain and inflammation.

Tennis Elbow

Alleviation of pain and improved arm function.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Decreased wrist pain and improved hand function.

TMJ

Reduction of jaw pain and tension.

Knee Pain

Relief from chronic knee discomfort.

Lower and Upper Back Pain

Effective treatment for back muscle tension and pain.

Choosing a Dry Needling Practitioner

When selecting a dry needling practitioner, always choose an experienced, licensed professional. In some states, physical therapists are not licensed to perform dry needling, which can cause billing and other problems. Dr. Rhonda Hogan has over 18 years of experience in trigger point acupuncture and dry needling, providing a level of expertise that is hard to find among physical therapists.

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