How Dry Needling Can Speed Up Recovery After Injury
If you’re struggling with lingering muscle tension, nagging pain, or a slow recovery after injury, dry needling may be the game-changer you’ve been looking for. At Ross Rehab and Performance, we use dry needling as part of our concierge physical therapy services to help patients in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville recover faster, move better, and get back to doing what they love.
Here’s what you need to know about dry needling and how it can accelerate your recovery.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a specialized technique where a thin, sterile needle is inserted into tight muscles, trigger points, or restricted areas to release tension, improve blood flow, and reduce pain. It’s not the same as acupuncture — dry needling is based on modern orthopedic and sports medicine principles and is designed to restore normal muscle function quickly.
At Ross Rehab and Performance, we often combine dry needling with hands-on therapy, corrective exercise, and sports performance training to maximize results.
How Dry Needling Speeds Up Recovery
1. Reduces Muscle Tightness and Pain
After an injury, muscles often tighten up as a protective response. Dry needling helps relax these overactive muscles, reducing tension and improving mobility almost immediately.
2. Increases Blood Flow and Healing
The technique stimulates a controlled micro-response in the body, increasing circulation and delivering oxygen and nutrients directly to the injured area — helping your body heal faster.
3. Restores Movement Quality
By targeting trigger points and dysfunctional muscle patterns, dry needling helps reset your neuromuscular system, allowing you to move more efficiently and with less discomfort.
4. Accelerates Return to Sport and Training
For athletes and active adults, dry needling can be a key tool to get back to running, lifting, or training sooner by addressing pain and mobility limitations before they slow you down.
Who Can Benefit from Dry Needling?
Dry needling is effective for a wide range of injuries and conditions, including:
Muscle strains and sprains
Running-related injuries
Shoulder, neck, and back pain
Knee and hip dysfunction
Headaches and tension-related pain
Postpartum recovery
Whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or simply trying to stay active, dry needling can help you recover faster and prevent future setbacks.
Dry Needling Packages at Ross Rehab and Performance
We make it easy and affordable to add dry needling to your recovery plan:
Initial Dry Needling Session — $89
Includes a full assessment, treatment, and a custom mini-program to improve results at home.3-Session Package — Save 10%
Perfect for short-term injuries or targeted recovery plans.5-Session Package — Save 15%
Ideal for athletes, runners, and anyone wanting to optimize long-term mobility and performance.
💡 Pro Tip: Most clients experience the best results when combining dry needling with personalized corrective exercise through our concierge PT model.
Why Choose Ross Rehab and Performance?
Unlike traditional PT clinics, you’ll work one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy every session — no handoffs, no rushed appointments, and no cookie-cutter plans. We blend dry needling, hands-on therapy, strength training, and sports performance coaching to help you recover faster and stay injury-free.
Plus, with our Ross Rehab app, you’ll get custom programming, progress tracking, and direct communication — so your recovery continues even outside the clinic.
Ready to Recover Faster?
If you’ve been dealing with pain, muscle tension, or slow healing, dry needling could be the missing piece in your recovery plan.
📍 Serving Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, and the Lake Norman area
📲 Book your initial dry needling session today and start moving, feeling, and performing better.