Acupuncture & Dry Needling · Bonita Springs, FL
Acupuncture and Dry Needling in Bonita Springs
Drug-free options for pain relief and muscle tension.
Acupuncture and dry needling use fine, sterile needles to help reduce pain and ease muscle tension. Each therapy takes a different approach, giving our doctors additional options to address your symptoms. At Gulfside, we tailor treatment to your needs and may combine it with chiropractic care, manual therapy, and rehabilitation.
Two Different Approaches
Acupuncture
Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture involves placing fine needles at selected points on the body. These points may be near the painful area or elsewhere, depending on your symptoms and treatment goals.
Research suggests acupuncture influences how the nervous system processes pain. It may help relieve persistent back and neck pain, reduce the frequency of certain headaches, and ease knee pain associated with osteoarthritis. Treatment provides a quiet opportunity to rest, and some patients also find it relaxing.
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets sensitive areas within muscles, often called myofascial trigger points. These areas can contribute to local tenderness, restricted movement, or pain felt elsewhere in the body.
By placing a fine needle into the affected muscle, treatment aims to reduce pain and ease tension. The term “dry” means no medication is injected. Dry needling may be paired with hands-on care and targeted exercises to help you move more comfortably.
Conditions and Symptoms We May Address
Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms and recommend the approach that best fits your needs.
Back and Neck Pain
Acupuncture may help relieve persistent back and neck pain. Dry needling can address associated muscle tenderness and trigger points as part of your care plan.
Headaches and Migraines
Acupuncture may help reduce the frequency of migraines and tension headaches. Dry needling may be considered when neck and shoulder muscle pain contributes to symptoms.
Muscle Tightness and Trigger Points
Dry needling targets tender muscle areas that contribute to pain and stiffness, including trigger points that refer discomfort to other areas.
Stress-Related Muscle Tension
Stress can leave you feeling tense through your neck, shoulders, and back. Treatment may help ease associated muscle discomfort, while acupuncture offers an opportunity to rest and relax.
Joint Pain and Stiffness
Acupuncture may help relieve knee pain associated with osteoarthritis. Dry needling may address surrounding muscle discomfort when it contributes to painful movement.
Sports and Overuse-Related Pain
Dry needling may help reduce muscle pain associated with repetitive activity or training. We may incorporate it into a rehabilitation plan alongside exercises and guidance for returning to activity.
Additional Acupuncture Support
Dr. Kreg also offers acupuncture for patients seeking complementary support beyond muscle and joint pain. Treatment is individualized and can be coordinated with care from your other healthcare providers.
Support During Fertility Care
Dr. Kreg offers acupuncture as complementary care for patients navigating fertility challenges or treatment. Sessions provide a personalized opportunity to rest and focus on your well-being alongside care from your fertility specialist. Acupuncture has not been shown reliably to improve pregnancy or live-birth rates.
Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms
Acupuncture may help some patients manage hot flashes, night sweats, and associated sleep difficulties. Our focus is on symptom relief and day-to-day comfort, rather than changing hormone levels. Treatment can complement care from your medical provider.
Support for Quitting Smoking
Dr. Kreg offers acupuncture as an optional addition to a smoking cessation plan. Research suggests possible short-term benefits, while long-term effectiveness remains uncertain. We encourage combining treatment with counseling and, when appropriate, cessation medication to support your efforts to quit.
Learn more
Curious about the research behind these therapies? These public sources are a good place to start.
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