What is Dry Needling and How Does It Work?

Dry needling is a modern technique rooted in Western medicine that targets myofascial trigger points—tight bands of muscle that contribute to pain and dysfunction. Using a thin, sterile needle, we stimulate these trigger points to:

Increase blood flow
Reduce inflammation
Restore normal muscle function

Unlike massage, which often offers only temporary relief, dry needling reaches deep into the center of the muscle spasm, triggering a twitch response that promotes healing. This helps resolve tightness at the source—providing long-lasting pain relief.

What Makes Our Dry Needling Different

With over a decade of experience and advanced training, We've helped patients who’ve tried dry needling elsewhere and didn’t get the results they hoped for. What makes our approach different is how deeply and precisely we target the problem areas. We treat multiple patients daily and have developed a technique that delivers more effective and longer-lasting relief — and patients feel the difference.

Is Chronic Pain, Neck Stiffness, or Muscle Tension Slowing You Down?

Recurring discomfort from chronic pain, neck stiffness, or back discomfort can limit your quality of life. Whether you're struggling with postural imbalances, headaches, or recovering from a sports injury, our dry needling treatments offer a proven path forward.

Customized Dry Needling Treatments for Pain Relief & Recovery

At Superior Physical Therapy, our physical therapists tailor each treatment to your specific condition. With over 10 years of advanced dry needling experience, we’ve helped thousands of patients find relief where other methods have failed.

Many of our clients come to us after trying other providers—only to find that our approach offers more extensive and lasting relief.

Discover the Proven Benefits of Dry Needling Therapy

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Targeted Pain Relief

Alleviate back pain, shoulder pain, neck stiffness, and even plantar fasciitis through precise needling techniques.
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Accelerated Injury Recovery

Speed up recovery from sports injuries, elbow tendonitis, hip pain, and calf strains with targeted muscle stimulation.
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Enhanced Mobility

Break free from stiffness and regain your range of motion with improved blood flow and muscle function.

Relieve Pain, Restore Function & Improve Mobility with Expert Dry Needling

Our dry needling treatments are ideal for:

  • Chronic headaches or muscle tension

  • Neck and shoulder pain

  • Hip, glute, or calf pain

  • Back discomfort and postural tightness

  • Sports injury rehabilitation

Using your body’s own electrical signals, the needle triggers a “twitch” response that releases muscle spasms and restores natural blood flow. This allows for lasting pain relief, not just a temporary fix.

Why Choose Superior Physical Therapy for Dry Needling in Mendota Heights?

  • 10+ years of advanced training
  • Thousands of successful treatments
  • Trusted by athletes, active adults, and chronic pain sufferers
  • More effective and lasting results than other methods

Superior Physical Therapy

1415 Mendota Heights Rd, 100
Mendota Heights, MN
55120

651-212-5223

keely@superiorptmn.com

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