Dry Needling in Minneapolis, MN

Fast, Targeted Relief for Muscle Pain & Tightness

If muscle pain, tightness, or stubborn trigger points are limiting how you move, train, or live — dry needling may be the missing piece.

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Providing evidence-based dry needling in Minneapolis, MN, performed by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy.
𖤓 Reducing Pain & Restoring Movement

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a skilled physical therapy technique used to treat painful muscle knots (trigger points) and areas of excessive muscle tension.

Using a thin, sterile filament needle, we target dysfunctional muscle tissue to:

  • Reduce pain and sensitivity

  • Improve muscle activation

  • Restore normal movement patterns

  • Decrease guarding and stiffness

No medication is injected — the effects come from precise mechanical and neurological input.

Conditions Commonly Treated with Dry Needling

Dry needling is often effective for both acute and chronic issues, including:

  • Neck and shoulder pain

  • Low back pain

  • Hip and glute tightness

  • Calf, hamstring, or quad pain

  • Headaches related to muscle tension

  • Sports and gym-related muscle injuries

  • Chronic “tightness” that doesn’t respond to stretching

If you’ve tried rest, stretching, or strengthening without lasting relief, dry needling can often unlock progress.

What Does Dry Needling Feel Like?

This is one of the most common concerns — and understandably so.

Most patients describe dry needling as:

  • A brief pinch or pressure

  • A quick muscle twitch

  • Followed by a feeling of release or looseness

𖤓 It is not continuous pain
𖤓 Treatment is always controlled
𖤓 You are never forced to continue if uncomfortable

Everything will be explained beforehand and adjusted based on your tolerance.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

Yes — when performed by a properly trained professional.

At Treadwell, DPT you can expect:

  • Dry needling performed by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Strict safety and hygiene standards

  • Techniques chosen based on anatomy, symptoms, and clinical presentation

Dry needling is not a one-size-fits-all tool — it’s used only when appropriate and always as part of a larger treatment plan.

Why Choose Treadwell, DPT for Dry Needling in Minneapolis?

𖤓 One-on-one care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
𖤓 Evidence-based treatment — no gimmicks
𖤓 Active adult & athlete-focused approach
𖤓 Clear explanations, not rushed sessions
𖤓 Treatment aimed at long-term results, not temporary relief

It’s not just “poke and hope.”
Dry needling is used strategically, alongside movement, strength, and education.

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If you’re tired of dealing with muscle pain that keeps coming back, dry needling may help you move forward — literally.

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