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Best Dry Needling in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Find relief, release tension, and move with ease through expert dry needling therapy, serving communities across Plantation & Fort Lauderdale, FL. Whether you’re treating chronic pain, muscle tightness, or sports injuries — our skilled therapists are here to help.
Expert Dry Needling Therapy for Pain Relief
At our Plantation and Fort Lauderdale clinics, dry needling goes beyond temporary pain relief — it’s about releasing tension, restoring muscle function, and helping your body heal naturally. Our licensed therapists use precise, evidence-based techniques to target trigger points, reduce pain, and improve mobility.
Every body responds differently, which is why we personalize each treatment plan to your specific needs and goals. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic muscle tightness, or dealing with nerve-related pain, our mission is simple: help you move freely, feel stronger, and live without limits.
We use dry needling to effectively treat a wide range of pain-related conditions, including:
Dry Needling: Benefits & Conditions It Treats
When combined with chiropractic care, dry needling provides a comprehensive and highly effective approach to pain management and recovery. Chiropractic adjustments focus on correcting spinal misalignments and restoring proper nervous system function, while dry needling targets tight muscles and trigger points. Together, they work hand in hand by addressing both the structural and muscular sources of pain. This combination accelerates recovery, relieves tension, and improves overall mobility.
- Comprehensive Approach: Chiropractic care, delivered by a Board Certified Chiropractor at Carpe Diem Chiropractic, focuses on spinal health and nervous system function. When combined with dry needling, which addresses muscular issues, patients benefit from a comprehensive approach to pain management.
- Faster Recovery: The synergy between dry needling and chiropractic care can lead to faster pain relief and overall recovery. Patients often experience greater mobility and reduced pain levels more quickly.
- Balanced Musculoskeletal System: Chiropractic adjustments can help maintain proper spinal alignment, reducing the likelihood of muscular imbalances and trigger point development. Dry needling then targets any existing muscular tension and trigger points.
- Improved Functionality: Both dry needling and chiropractic care aim to enhance functionality. Patients can regain optimal physical function by addressing structural and muscular issues simultaneously.
What Our Patients are Saying
How We Treat Using Dry Needling
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique treating muscle pain and tension by inserting thin, sterile needles into specific trigger points within the muscle tissue. At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, our skilled therapists use dry needling to release tight muscles, reduce pain, and promote healing. This method helps alleviate discomfort caused by chronic pain, sports injuries, and muscle spasms. Dry needling can improve mobility and accelerate recovery by targeting the source of muscle tension, providing a highly effective, non-invasive option for patients seeking relief.
Dry needling is a powerful treatment option for those suffering from chronic pain, offering relief by targeting specific trigger points in tight or knotted muscles. For individuals with persistent back pain, dry needling can help release muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and improve overall function, making daily activities more comfortable. Chronic pain conditions such as shoulder and neck pain, often caused by muscle imbalances, respond well to dry needling by breaking up knots and relieving stress in the affected areas. Even for people with arthritis, dry needling can help improve joint mobility and ease the discomfort caused by prolonged inflammation and muscle tightness.
Chronic headaches, particularly those linked to neck and upper back muscle tension, can also benefit from dry needling treatments. Dry needling helps reduce tension, promote muscle relaxation, and alleviate the discomfort that often triggers headaches by targeting the tight muscles, contributing to headache pain. This precise technique offers a non-invasive option for chronic pain management, improving both mobility and quality of life for those suffering from frequent, debilitating headaches.
Dry Needling for Athletes
For athletes, dry needling is an excellent tool to improve performance and prevent injury by addressing muscle tightness and enhancing recovery. Intense physical activity often leads to tight muscles and a restricted range of motion, but dry needling targets these problem areas, allowing athletes to recover faster and move more freely. Regular dry needling sessions can help identify potential issues before they escalate, reducing the risk of injury. Whether recovering from a sports-related injury or seeking to improve flexibility and strength, dry needling offers athletes a non-invasive way to maintain peak performance while promoting long-term muscle health.
Services Related To Dry Needling
At our clinics in Plantation and Fort Lauderdale, dry needling is supported by a range of complementary services that work together to release tension, restore muscle function, and reduce pain. Each therapy is designed to enhance the effects of dry needling, helping your body heal more efficiently and move with greater ease.
Because every body responds differently, we tailor your treatment plan by combining dry needling with additional therapeutic techniques that support muscle recovery, improve mobility, and address the root cause of your discomfort. Whether you’re dealing with chronic tightness, trigger points, or nerve-related pain, our approach ensures you get well-rounded, effective care.
We offer a full selection of services related to dry needling that enhance results, support tissue healing, and improve long-term function, including:
- Physical Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Active Release
- Technique (A.R.T.)
- Shockwave Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Spinal
Meet Our Chiropractic Team
Dr. Stefania Sobrero
Doctor of Chiropractor
Dr. Barak Meraz
Board Certified Chiropractor
Dr. Carly Lutz
Doctor of Chiropractor
Frequently Asked Questions
During your first session, the therapist will assess your medical history, perform a physical examination, and discuss your pain points and goals. Based on the evaluation, a personalized treatment plan will be created, and dry needling may be performed on specific areas to relieve muscle tension.
Dry needling involves inserting thin, sterile needles into tight or knotted muscles, known as trigger points. The needles help release tension, improve blood flow, and reduce inflammation, promoting faster muscle recovery and pain relief.
Yes, dry needling is generally very safe when performed by a licensed professional. It is minimally invasive and has few side effects, though you may experience mild soreness or bruising in the treated areas.
The number of sessions depends on your condition and response to treatment. Some patients experience relief after a few sessions, while others may need ongoing treatment to achieve lasting results.
Yes, dry needling is safe for individuals of all ages, including children and seniors. Treatments are tailored to each patient’s specific needs to ensure comfort and effectiveness.
No, a referral is typically not required. You can contact us directly to schedule a consultation and begin treatment at Carpe Diem Chiropractic.
Yes, dry needling effectively reduces muscle tension caused by stress. It targets tight muscles, releasing trigger points and promoting relaxation throughout the body.
Yes, dry needling can improve posture by releasing tight muscles and reducing tension, especially for individuals experiencing pain or discomfort due to muscle imbalances.
A typical dry needling session lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the areas being treated and your specific needs.
Dry needling is generally not painful, though you may feel a brief twitch or mild discomfort as the needles target trigger points. Any post-treatment soreness usually subsides within a day or two.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the treated areas, such as shorts or a tank top.
Yes, dry needling can alleviate sciatica by releasing tight muscles and reducing nerve compression, helping to relieve pain and improve mobility.
Dry needling targets specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain and improve function, while acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine and aims to balance energy flow in the body. Both use needles, but their goals and techniques differ.
Yes, dry needling can reduce the frequency and intensity of tension headaches and migraines by releasing muscle tightness in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.
Dry needling can be safe during pregnancy, but it’s important to discuss your condition with your therapist to ensure the treatment is appropriate and adjusted to meet your needs.
By relieving chronic muscle tension, improving mobility, and reducing pain, dry needling supports long-term wellness and helps prevent future injuries or discomfort.
Yes, dry needling can help relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome by releasing tight muscles and reducing pressure on the nerves, improving wrist and hand function.
The frequency of sessions depends on your condition and progress. Your therapist will recommend a treatment schedule based on your specific needs, typically starting with more frequent sessions and reducing as you improve.
While not directly used for digestive issues, dry needling may help by relieving tension in muscles that can affect posture and indirectly impact digestion.
Dry needling is generally safe, but some risks include temporary soreness, bruising, or mild bleeding at the needle sites. Your therapist will monitor your treatment to ensure it’s safe and effective for you.
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