Dry needling

You may feel some soreness immediately after treatment in the body you were treated. This does not always occur but should be expected and is considered normal. It can also take up to a few hours, or even until the next day, to feel an onset of soreness. The soreness may vary from person to person and based on the area of the body that was treated, but it typically feels like you had an intense workout at the gym. Soreness typically lasts 24-48 hours. Make sure to indicate to your provider at a follow-up appointment how long the soreness lasted.

Bruising from the treatment is possible, somewhat uncommon, but is not of concern. Some areas are more likely to bruise than others including the shoulders, chest, face and portions of the extremities. Large bruising rarely occurs but is possible. Use ice to help decrease the bruising and if you feel concern please call your provider.

It is common to feel tired/fatigued, energized, emotional, giggly or “out of it” after treatment. This is a normal response that can last up to an hour or two after treatment. If this lasts beyond a day contact your provider as a precaution.

There are times when treatment may exacerbate your symptoms. This is normal and may indicate that you need to follow up sooner with your practitioner to continue treatment. If this continues past the 24-48-hour window, keep note of it, as this can help your provider adjust your treatment plan if needed based on your report. This does not mean dry needling cannot help your condition.