Dry Needling in Fishers

Name: About Life Chiropractic
Address: 9845 E 116th St STE 300, Fishers, IN, 46037, US
Telephone: (317) 913-1812
Price range: $$

For those experiencing persistent muscle tightness that chiropractic care doesn’t always relieve, we offer another tool in our toolbox: dry needling. This therapeutic technique targets specific areas of muscle tension and helps restore movement and function, allowing you to get back to what you love.

At About Life Chiropractic, dry needling is always integrated into a care plan that is precise, low-force, and focused on what your body needs.

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What Dry Needling Involves

Very thin, sterile needles are used to target tight or irritated spots in the muscle, often called trigger points. The needle stimulates the muscle directly, which can help ease tension and improve how that area moves and responds. Although the needles look similar to what’s used in acupuncture, dry needling is a completely different approach. It’s one focused on identifying and treating specific muscles tied to musculoskeletal dysfunction.

When We Might Recommend It

We’ll consider dry needling when muscle tension appears to be adding to your discomfort or holding back your progress. It may be used to address the following:

Persistent neck or shoulder tightness
Hip or glute tension

Areas that stay restricted despite other care
Muscle-related concerns that could benefit from more focused treatment

Dry needling isn’t part of every patient’s care. We bring it in when our evaluation shows the muscle itself is something worth treating directly.

What to Expect

Sessions only take about 10 minutes. A thin needle is placed into the muscle being treated, and you may feel pressure, a brief muscle response, or some temporary soreness afterward. Some patients notice a change quickly, others more gradually over several visits. We’ll walk you through what we’re treating and what to expect before we begin.

Acupuncturist applying needles to patient's back

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it hurt?

You may feel the initial needle placement, a brief muscle response, or some soreness after treatment, but most patients tolerate it quite well.

How is dry needling different from acupuncture?

It’s easy to confuse the two because both use very thin needles. The difference is in the approach. Dry needling focuses on specific muscles, trigger points, and movement-related concerns, while acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medicine and uses a different system of assessment and care.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the condition and how your body responds. Some patients do see improvement quickly, while others benefit from a series of visits. We reassess as we go and continue treatment only when it’s adding value.

Is it safe?

Yes. We use sterile, single-use needles and review your health history before recommending dry needling. We’ll also explain what to expect so you feel comfortable before care begins.

Is it covered by insurance?

Dry needling is typically a cash-based service. We keep pricing straightforward and will review the cost with you before treatment begins.

Let’s Talk About Targeted Muscle Care

When muscle tension keeps you sidelined, it can be frustrating to feel like you’re doing all the right things and still not moving the way you want to. Dry needling may be one way to address those stubborn areas more directly.

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