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Available at our Ann Arbor, Michigan location

Dry Needling

Effective pain relief, faster recovery, and improved mobility — all without medication or surgery.

Benefits of Dry Needling

Rapid Pain Relief

Dry needling targets trigger points—tight, irritable bands in muscle—to reduce pain at the source. Many patients report immediate or near-immediate relief after just one or two sessions.

Improved Muscle Function

By releasing muscle tension and restoring normal length-tension relationships, dry needling helps muscles fire more efficiently. This can enhance strength, coordination, and athletic performance.

Faster Recovery from Injury

Dry needling stimulates local blood flow and the body’s natural healing response. When combined with therapeutic movement, it accelerates tissue repair and shortens recovery time from both acute and chronic conditions.

What is Dry Needling

Dry needling is a modern, evidence‑based technique that gently places very thin needles into areas of tightness or sensitivity. This sends a calming signal to your nervous system, eases muscle tension and helps your body move freely. While dry needling can deactivate trigger points, its primary goal is to reset the connection between your muscles and brain so you can move without pain. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling is rooted in Western medicine and neuroscience and is used by physical therapists to help active adults return to the activities they love without medications or surgery.

What Can Dry Needling Help With?

Persistent neck or back pain that hasn’t responded to stretching or foam rolling
Post‑surgical stiffness in the shoulders, hips or knees
Repetitive strain from weightlifting or endurance sports
Tingling or radiating discomfort caused by muscle tightness

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Dr. Joe Olofsson

PT, DPT, OCS, USA-W

Here to help – before you get injured.

Dr. Joe Olofsson is a Physical Therapist located in Ann Arbor, Michigan with a passion for helping people stay in motion.

He is a specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and believes that exercise is one of the strongest tools for promoting change in wellness, strength, mental health, and injury prevention. His mission is to keep people doing the activities they love and away from pills, injections, or unnecessary surgery.

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