Orthopedic Dry Needling

Orthopedic Dry Needling

Improve Flexibility & Resolve Pain

Orthopedic Dry Needling is a highly effective treatment used at Denver Spine & Performance to target areas of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It involves the use of thin, sterile needles inserted into trigger points or tight, sensitive areas within muscles to:


  • Reduce muscle tension
  • Improve blood flow
  • Decrease pain


At Denver Spine & Performance, Orthopedic Dry Needling is integrated into a comprehensive care plan tailored to your specific needs - helping you restore function faster, move more efficiently, and get back to the activities you love with greater confidence and less pain.




Understanding Trigger Points

What Are They & How They Affect Pain

Trigger points are one of the most common—and often overlooked—sources of musculoskeletal pain and movement limitation. Understanding how they develop and behave is key to effectively treating both acute and chronic conditions.


Trigger points are localized, hyperirritable spots within a muscle, often felt as small, tender knots or tight bands of tissue. These areas are more sensitive than the surrounding muscle and can produce both local pain and referred pain—meaning discomfort is felt in a different area than where the trigger point actually exists.


Examples:

  • A trigger point in the upper shoulder may cause pain into the neck or head
  • A trigger point in the glute may refer pain down the leg



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Effects of Orthopedic Dry Needling

Physiological Effects

  • Improved Circulation through vasodilation
  • Local Twitch Response restores muscle flexibility
  • Chemical Modulation reduces chemical markers of pain
  • Tissue Healing by aiding anti-inflammatory state
  • Analgesia by inhibiting pain signaling
  • Reduced Sensitization by changing nervous system pain response

Dry Needling Treatment in Denver, CO — Get Started

If you’re experiencing persistent muscle tightness, referred pain, or movement restriction, trigger points may be the underlying cause.

Orthopedic dry needling—combined with a comprehensive, movement-based approach—can help you resolve pain and restore function quickly and effectively.


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  • Comprehensive assessment
  • Targeted treatment plan
  • Long-term results and performance-focused care





Orthopedic Dry Needling is one of the many services we offer at Denver Spine & Performance.

Contact us today at 303.758.1100 for an individualized plan of care.