Dry Needling

Dr. Herron was first exposed to dry needling as a patient herself, recovering from sports injuries as a Division I athlete. She found it to be an effective treatment modality when traditional trigger point release manual therapy, exercises, ice, heat and medications weren’t working well enough to get her back on the soccer field. She is excited to be pursuing her Dry Needling Certification through the American Academy of Manipulative (AAMT), so that she can now offer this wonderful healing modality. She is currently trained in both superficial and deep dry needling techniques for the treatment of craniofacial, cervicothoracic and upper extremity musculoskeletal conditions (see a comprehensive list of common conditions dry needling can be beneficial in treating below).

The AAMT states that Dry Needling treatment falls within the framework of western musculoskeletal diagnoses, not within the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and not for the purpose of altering the flow of Qi or energy along traditional Chinese meridians. Through the DN-1 course, Dr. Herron has learned evidence-based guidelines, recommend “point” locations, and recommended dosages of dry needling for specific neuromuscular conditions in the upper body.

Why is dry needling beneficial? It can help realign muscle fibers, release muscle knots, improve blood flow, decrease inflammation, quiet the nervous system’s pain cycle, and even improve sleep!

Are you experiencing any of the following conditions or symptoms? If so, consider scheduling a physical therapy appointment with Dr. Herron to give Dry Needling a try.

  • Whiplash-associated disorders

  • Cervicogenic headaches

  • Tension-type headaches

  • Migraine headaches

  • Rib syndromes

  • Facet joint syndromes

  • Cervical radiculopathy

  • Neck pain

  • Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction (TMD or commonly called TMJ)

  • Upper back pain

  • Generalized shoulder pain

  • Rotator cuff injuries

  • Shoulder impingement syndrome

  • Lateral epicondylitis

  • Medial epicondylitis

  • Carpal Tunnel syndrome

  • Dequervian’s Tenosynovitis

  • Thumb pain

  • Finger pain

  • Trigger finger

Curious about receiving dry needling treatment for a low back, hip, knee, ankle, leg injury or pelvic floor condition not listed here? Email info@cedarphysicaltherapy.com to be added to the wait list for lower body dry needling. Dr. Herron will reach out after completing her D.N Certification through AAMT, which includes training for lower body dry needling.