Trigger Point Therapy
Dry Needling in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A targeted technique for releasing tight muscles and trigger points — often paired with traditional acupuncture for faster, longer-lasting pain relief.
A targeted technique for releasing tight muscles and trigger points — often paired with traditional acupuncture for faster, longer-lasting pain relief.
Dry needling uses thin filiform needles — the same type used in acupuncture — to release tight bands of muscle known as trigger points. It’s especially effective for sports injuries, postural strain, and chronic muscle tension that hasn’t responded to stretching or massage alone.
Releases tight, overworked muscles that cause referred pain.
Speeds recovery for active patients throughout Fort Lauderdale.
Addresses tension that persists despite stretching or massage.
While both use the same needles, dry needling targets specific muscular trigger points, while traditional acupuncture works with a broader system of points to address pain, stress, and internal balance. Many patients benefit from a combination of both, tailored to their specific condition.
Dr. Daylin Shelley, DAHM, AP, LAc evaluates each patient individually to determine which approach, or combination, fits best.
