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Dry Needling Physical Therapy

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Dry Needling: the non-surgical chronic pain solution

  • Unlock tight muscles
  • Move better with less pain
  • Most patients feel immediate results
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Matthew Macaluso
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Tony was incredible throughout my entire healing journey. I came in with incredible neck pain and dizziness. Within a couple weeks Tony gave me the exercises and tools to get relief, as well as provide dry needling that took the pain away. I am now able to exercise, lift and live without pain/dizziness!
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Lavelle Turner Jr
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Dana here, look this guy knows what he’s doing plus he down to earth and very professional so if you want to get back on track with your health or need help building you knowledge of your body tap in!
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Lynn Wang
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Tony is the best physical therapist I‘ve ever met. He is very professional and good at providing dynamic and the most appropriate treatment/training plans specifically for your needs. I benefited a lot from his months long physical therapy. My lower back pains are gone, and my knees are getting stronger with each passing day. I feel very lucky to have met him at my 60+ years age. I would definitely recommend Tony to my relatives/friends who may need physical therapy help.
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El Lo
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Dr. Tony is hands down the BEST therapist I’ve ever had. I came to him with pain and stiffness in my ankle caused by a pilon fracture and he was very knowledgeable and helpful in my recovery process. Very hands on and attentive, Dr. Tony really wants to see and gets his clients to recovery. Thank you again Dr. Tony!
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Timothy Lee
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Excellent treatment from Dr Tony from Sandy Springs, thank you so much for give me all the exercise that i have to do for my knee pain, that helps me a lot for my knee feels no more pain in only one treatment
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Thomas Peeples
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Definitely had a great first time very easy to work with and excited to see where this therapy goes
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Shankar P
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I came with one crutch and got confidence to start walking without crutches. Thanks a lot for all your confidence and friendly guidance. Thanks a lot and I recommend everyone and awesome you made my day
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Grant Taylor
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My session with Tony was very education and helpful. He answered all my questions and gave me great tools to help heal.
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Tony is the best! Super caring and down to earth. Highly recommend him.
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Hadji Hicks
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Tony is the best physical therapist I’ve ever seen(and I’ve seen a few). He was smart, understanding, and even funny!! He taught me alot during our sessions, and we always got down the born of what ever was hurting me. He wants the best for his clients and never stops trying to figure out ways to get you to your best physical self. Thank you Tony! You are amazing!!

Dry Needling is also known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS) and trigger point dry needling (TDN). It is a safe, effective and efficient treatment used to:

  • Relax myofascial trigger points, and
  • Restore normal muscle tones, muscle length, coordination, function and strength

Dry Needling Process

Dry needling involves the insertion and repetitive manipulation of a “dry”, solid filament needle in a trigger point in order to produce an involuntary spinal cord reflex, also known as a local twitch response (LTR). This results in lasting muscle relaxation due to the release of shortened bands of muscle fibers for overactive (tight) muscles or the activation of under-active (weak) muscles. Deactivation of the trigger points can bring immediate relief of symptoms, so the therapist can immediately train the muscles to work with the newly gained pain free range of motion (ROM).

Dry needling is backed by scientific research as well as a modern Western medical practice. Dry needling is a neurophysiological evidence-based treatment technique and an effective treatment for chronic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendonitis, reduced range of motion, repetitive motion disorders, like carpal tunnel syndrome, scar-tissue buildup, disk, and spinal problems, myofascial pain, and a lot more. To achieve the full effects of dry needling, most patients require at least two or three sessions in the office, however, others may require up to six office visits. Depending on your condition, dry needling can be performed once or twice a week.

FAQs about Dry Needling Physical Therapy

Does Dry Needling Actually Relieve Pain Fast?

If you’re dealing with tight muscles that won’t release, you want something that works quickly. At iCare, dry needling is used to target those problem areas directly so you can feel relief and move better, often after your first session.

It’s normal to feel unsure, especially if you’ve never tried it before. We assess your condition first and use dry needling only when it fits your goals, making sure it’s both safe and effective for your recovery.

On its own, it can help, but the real results come from how it’s used. We combine dry needling with hands-on therapy and movement retraining so the relief actually lasts and doesn’t just come back later.

Dry needling may help with conditions such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, muscle tightness, and sports-related injuries.

The number of sessions depends on your condition, goals, and how your body responds to treatment. Some patients notice improvement after the first session, while others benefit from a series of visits combined with exercises and physical therapy.

Hear from our Happy Clients, Success Stories, and 50+ Google Review Testimonials:

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David F.

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I recently saw Tony for some extremely bad back pain. After one session with him my pain went from about an 8 (on a scale from 1-10) to about 3. After the second session, the pain was about a 1. He did several exercises in office, cupping and acupuncture and I’m so glad I went to see him. I would highly recommend him if you are having any kind of body pain.

"Cannot recommend Tony enough!"

Astrid B.

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"Cannot recommend Tony enough! He is the first physical therapist that has taken the time to explain WHY certain exercise help my neck issues better than others. He really takes the time to listen to you and asks great follow up questions to pinpoint how to best help. I will be coming back to him if I ever run into issues in the future. only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly personable and approachable, making each appointment something I genuinely looked forward to. Recovery is never easy, but Dr. Liu’s dedication to my progress and his genuine investment in my journey made all the difference. He was always rooting for my success, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the personalized and effective care I received. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking exceptional physical therapy."

" Within ONE MONTH I was back to 100%"

Sheldon A.

5 starss (1)

Fantastic Experience! Dr. Tony takes his craft very seriously & his Physical Therapy exercises actually work! I came in with serious knee pain and within 1 month I was back to 100%

"I tried several PTs ONLY ONE to excel my progress"

Labidi O.

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This establishment has delivered exceptional service. I’ve tried several PTs in the past but this experience has been the only one to excel my progress in the most professional and efficient way. I was diagnosed with TOS and this PT was able to treat me without pain. He treated my nerve pain and helped me to calm down my nervous system. Now we working on improving posture, rebuilding and strengthening weak areas. He is also very friendly and good listener.

There Are 3 Important Things Your Doctor of Physical Therapy ​Will Do For You:

1.)  Find out the exact “root-cause” of your pain or balance issue.
2.)  Show you what successful treatment looks like.
3.)  Learn how you can get back to normal naturally… without unnecessary medications, injections, or surgery.
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