08/20/2026
WHAT is Dry Needling?
I hear this question all the time - is it acupuncture? My friend told me to get it….Is it painful? How long is it in? How will this help me?
Every time dry needling looks like this:
1. Assessment of range of motion, strength and quality of functional movment
2. The needle (30 seconds up to a couple minutes). Patients say this might feel crampy, aching, deep, or twitching.Then needle(s) come out
3. Reassessment of the area we’re treating
4. Muscle retraining - Apply home exercise plan to maintain change in the muscle
The exercises after the needling matter. Tissue change without movement tends to fade quickly — movement locks the gains in. Soreness can remain up to 48 hours after treatment, but motion is lotion! Keep moving to relieve any soreness.
Read up in the blog today www.achieveptwellness.com/blog/what-is-dry-needling
