08/13/2026
🪡 Dry Needling - who, what, when, where, why ?!
We’ve all had nagging muscle pain wishing we could reach inside and make it stop! Lucky for us, the dry needling (DN) technique can do just that!
🗣️ Being introduced to DN by my long time mentor meant diving deep (literally) into treatment, anatomy, and skill. I was a pin cushion myself, not fond of needles, and doubted the technique, but believed once I felt improvement in the traps, calf, and feet! No denying it can be uncomfortable, but in reality any health treatment is not comfy haha!
🧐 Who
▪️ You! Yes, you can get dry needling treatment.
▪️ A Licensed Trained Physical Therapist can perform dry needling (DN trained & AZ State board approved) - Dr. Gilmore, PT, DPT has all the credentials 👍 - states vary, but Arizona approves PT to DN 🙌
🤷♀️ What
▪️ DN uses a very fine filiform needle to insert into the muscle. No medication liquid is used therefore “dry”.
▪️ A discussion, Q&A, assessment, and consent is needed to treat and see if you are eligible to receive DN treatment.
⏰ When
▪️ DN is used for muscle knots/trigger points which cause pain or along the nerve pathway (aka referred pain).
📍 Where
▪️ The needle is inserted into the identified muscle.
▪️ DN is provided by the trained licensed PT in their clinic, or at your location if the PT is mobile - Dr. Gilmore, PT, DPT is mobile and can come to you or see you at the gym 👍
🙋♀️ Why
▪️ Improve muscle tissue, blood flow, pain, tightness, cramps.
▪️ DN is used with other techniques in your plan of care - each state has rules.
🔎 Learn more about how dry needling can fit into your personalized plan of care!
📧 email [email protected] or dm messenger to speak with Dr. Gilmore, PT, DPT
💻 dm or email to schedule your appointment or get a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/dry-needling-physical-therapist-what-you-should-know
https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/51leg/2r/bills/sb1154s.htm