A therapeutic procedure using a fine filament needle which is advanced into an area of soft tissue restriction such as a “knot” or “trigger point”.  The tissue relaxes improving range of motion, decreasing pain, and enhancing overall function.  The needle is “dry” which means nothing is injected.

What to Expect:

  • Feeling of discomfort which varies.
  • Healthy muscle – very little discomfort if at all.
  • Dysfunctional, tight, or sensitive muscle – “cramp” or “sore” sensation, and often a quick contraction or “twitch” that quickly dissipates.

What Conditions Can Be Treated?

  • Sports Injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Arthritis
  • Headaches
  • Facial/Jaw Pain
  • Low Back Pain with or without leg pain
  • Hand/Foot Pain
  • Neck, Upper Back, Shoulder, Elbow, Hip Pain, etc
  • Dizziness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Injury prevention
  • Much, Much, More

How Many Treatments Are Needed?

  • Positive results typically apparent after 2-4 sessions
  • Varies depending on cause, duration, and severity of symptoms as well as overall health of patient and practitioner experience

Are There Any Side Effects?

  • Most common – muscle soreness, light bruising in treatment area after 1st session
  • Drinking plenty of water, using moist heat, and light exercise significantly improve side effects

Will My Insurance Pay For It?

  • Some insurances – YES!
  • Must be medically necessary
  • Medicare – not covered currently
  • Self-pay options available
  • Some patients have opted to self-pay due to substantial relief they receive

Functional Dry Needling Providers:

  • Christy Zimmer, MSPT is fully Certified as a Functional Dry Needling Practitioner since 2015
  • Vanessa Moen, PT, DPT is fully Certified as a Functional Dry Needling Practitioner since 2015
  • Amanda Grove, PT, DPT is fully Certified as a Functional Dry Needling Practitioner since 2016
  • Chad Williams, MPT is Level 1 trained in Functional Dry Needling since 2017
  • Laura Tognetti, PT, DPT is Level 1 trained in Functional Dry Needling since 2018

How Can I Get Started?

  • Most Insurances require a doctor’s referral or prescription
  • To schedule an appointment, contact Judith Peak Rehab at (406) 535-5157 or Basin Therapy at (406) 566-2466.