What it is

Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling combines real-time diagnostic ultrasound imaging with dry needling to help your provider accurately target specific muscles and tissues. This approach can be helpful when symptoms involve deeper structures or when precision matters most.

What it can help with

• Deep trigger points that don’t respond to standard care
• Persistent shoulder, hip, glute, or calf tightness
• Chronic neck and low back tension
• Sports-related muscle pain and overuse injuries
• Postural strain and repetitive stress issues
• Movement limitation related to muscle guarding

Why ultrasound guidance matters

• Improved precision: Visualize deeper anatomy to guide needle placement
• More confidence in targeting: Useful when pain is complex or hard to reproduce
• Better documentation: Imaging supports clinical decision-making
• Patient comfort: Often reduces “guesswork” and repeated attempts

What to expect

1. Quick history + movement screen
2. Ultrasound assessment of the area (as needed)
3. Dry needling with targeted treatment plan
4. Aftercare instructions (hydration, gentle movement)
5. Optional add-ons when appropriate: manual therapy, EMS, decompression, etc.

Aftercare

• Expect mild soreness for 24–48 hours
• Hydrate and keep moving (light walking is great)
• Avoid heavy training the rest of the day if you’re sore
• Use heat or gentle stretching if recommended
• Let us know if symptoms feel unusual or persist

Who it’s for

Ultrasound guided dry needling is ideal for patients who:

• have persistent pain despite prior treatment
• need deeper muscle targeting
• want higher precision in sensitive or complex regions