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Dry Needling

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Target Pain at Its Source. Restore Muscle Function. Recover Faster.

At Fortify Chiropractic and Sports Rehab, we offer dry needling as part of our comprehensive treatment approach to help reduce pain, release muscle tension, and restore movement. Whether you're dealing with chronic tightness, sports injuries, or postural strain, dry needling can be an effective solution for fast, lasting relief.

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What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a modern, evidence-based therapy that uses thin, sterile needles to target trigger points—tight bands of muscle that can cause pain and restrict movement. When inserted into these hyperirritable areas, the needle stimulates a healing response, reduces muscular tension, and improves tissue function.

Despite using similar tools, dry needling is not acupuncture. It is based on Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles and is focused on treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

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Conditions Treated with Dry Needling

Dry needling can be highly effective for:

  • Muscle knots and trigger points

  • Neck and back pain

  • Shoulder and rotator cuff issues

  • Hip and gluteal tension

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Jaw and TMJ disorders

  • Tendonitis and tendinopathies

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Shin splints and calf tightness

  • Post-injury or post-surgical muscle tightness

It’s often used alongside chiropractic care, soft tissue work, and corrective exercises for optimal results.

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Benefits of Dry Needling

Patients often feel relief quickly—even after just one session. Benefits include:

  • Decreased muscle tightness and pain

  • Improved range of motion

  • Faster recovery from sports and overuse injuries

  • Improved circulation and healing

  • Reduced nerve sensitivity

  • Enhanced performance and movement efficiency

Dry needling helps reset muscle function so you can move better, train harder, and recover faster.

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What to Expect During Treatment

After a thorough assessment, your provider will identify the muscles contributing to your pain or movement dysfunction. Using a thin monofilament needle, they will precisely target those areas to stimulate release and reset muscle tone. You may feel a brief twitch response or deep ache during the treatment, followed by improved mobility and relief.

Dry needling sessions are often short and are customized based on your symptoms, activity level, and recovery goals.

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Why Choose Fortify Chiropractic?

At Fortify Chiropractic and Sports Rehab, we specialize in performance-based care. Our team combines dry needling, chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue mobilization, and rehab exercises to help you feel and function at your best.

Serving patients across South Riding, Aldie, and Chantilly, we help active individuals—from athletes to busy parents—recover smarter and stay pain-free.

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Book Your Dry Needling Appointment Today

Ready to relieve pain, improve muscle function, and move with confidence? Schedule your dry needling session at Fortify Chiropractic and Sports Rehab today.

Proudly serving South Riding, Aldie & Chantilly

Call us at (703) 755-0545 or book online today.

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