Yes, this is the primary use of dry needling.
15 minutes.
Updated September 13, 2026. Look for a meaningful improvement in the problem you want treatment to address, and check whether that improvement carries into daily life. A brief change in pain or movement can be useful information, but it is…
Updated September 13, 2026. Dry needling is not appropriate for everyone, and some health conditions require extra assessment before treatment. A list on a website cannot determine whether it is suitable for you. Tell your clinician about your health history,…
Updated September 13, 2026. There is no fixed number of dry-needling sessions that everyone needs. An estimate should follow an assessment and should be reviewed against your response. A general statement that everyone usually needs three to six visits is…
Updated September 13, 2026. No. Do not attempt dry needling on yourself or ask an untrained person to do it. It is an invasive procedure that requires professional assessment, anatomy knowledge, appropriate training and infection-control practices. Watching a demonstration or…
Updated September 13, 2026. The time spent on dry needling is not necessarily the length of your whole appointment. Please confirm the scheduled visit length with Wichita Physical Therapy Group rather than assuming that every session takes 15 minutes. What…
The needles penetrate to the depth necessary to address the trigger points. The depth is determined by the size of the muscle.
Updated September 13, 2026. For the current cost of dry needling at Wichita Physical Therapy Group, please contact the clinic before your appointment. A placeholder price or an old online estimate is not a reliable quote for your visit. Ask…
Updated September 13, 2026. Dry needling is not universally better than massage. The appropriate choice depends on the problem being treated, the technique, your preferences and health history, and the outcome you want to improve. A procedure being quicker or…