Rotator cuff pain is common among athletes, weekend warriors, and those who perform repetitive overhead movements. At Trailblaze PT & Performance, dry needling is an effective option for relieving rotator cuff pain and promoting healing. Here’s how it can help:
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling involves inserting thin needles into trigger points—tight areas within the muscle. This helps release tension, improve blood flow, and stimulate the healing process in injured muscles.
How Dry Needling Helps Rotator Cuff Pain
Pain Relief
Dry needling targets trigger points in the muscles surrounding the rotator cuff, like the deltoid and trapezius, providing pain relief by relaxing overworked areas.
Improved Mobility
Tight muscles can limit shoulder movement. Dry needling releases these tight spots, improving range of motion and flexibility for better function.
Faster Recovery
By increasing blood flow, dry needling speeds up tissue repair and reduces inflammation, accelerating recovery when combined with other therapies.
Non-Invasive Treatment
Dry needling is a non-invasive therapy that naturally stimulates healing without surgery or medication. Clients may experience mild soreness post-treatment, but the benefits are typically long-lasting.
Is Dry Needling Right for You?
If you’re dealing with rotator cuff pain from injury or overuse, dry needling might be an effective part of your recovery. Dr. Deb Dunn at Trailblaze PT & Performance is certified in dry needling and can determine if this treatment is a good fit for you.