Dry Needling

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Release deep muscle tension at the source.

Dry needling is a technique that targets tight muscle bands and trigger points using thin, sterile needles. It helps release deep muscle tension and improve circulation in restricted areas.

A precise reset for overworked muscles

When a needle is placed into a trigger point, it creates a neurological and muscular response that allows the muscle to reset.

This often reduces tightness, improves range of motion, and decreases pain.

“The dry needling was painless and helped tackle muscle knots I’ve had for years!”

-Megan Y

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Tight muscles change how you move

Tight muscles alter movement and strain nearby joints. Releasing tension at the source allows your body to move more freely and recover more efficiently.

  • Chronic neck or back tension
  • Headaches
  • Hip tightness
  • Shoulder pain
  • Running related tightness
  • Muscle strains

When stretching just isn’t cutting it anymore

If stretching and foam rolling haven’t helped, dry needling may target deeper muscles more effectively.

Other signs that you may benefit from dry needling include:

  • Persistent knots that do not release
  • Pain with certain movements
  • Muscle tightness limiting performance or comfort
  • Recurring tension in the same area
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Where muscle release changes the game

Dry needling is combined with:

• Chiropractic adjustments
• Graston technique
• Kinesiotaping
• Strength and mobility rehab

This ensures muscles not only relax, but stay strong and functional.

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Dr Stef was very thorough and personable in my appointment. She made sure all my concerns were addressed and that I understood what she can do to help me find relief.
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I just finished my second treatment session with Dr. Stef at Firefly Chiropractic and I couldn’t be more pleased with her. During the first appointment, she did a thorough and comprehensive assessment and then proceeded to treat me with a variety of different modalities. Prior to that first appointment, I had been incapacitated with low back pain for 5 months. I walked out of that session with amazing relief. I had another great session today and I just am so elated with the relief Dr. Stef’s treatments have afforded me. Five months of pain has been relieved after just two sessions.
Dr. Stef is thorrough and methodical in her treatment approach and she is a great listener. She seems to really care about how I’m doing and she doesn’t rush me through the appointment and out the door.. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and I recommend her without hesitation to anyone.
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Today I arrived with pain on the left side of my neck. After the session with Dr. Cruz, my pain completely disappeared, and with the adjustment, my muscles feel very relaxed. 100% recommended.

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