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While both involve the use of thin, sterile needles, the two practices are entirely different in purpose, training, and philosophy.

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health—but it doesn’t make you immune to pain, tightness, or injury.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help—and yet, many continue to live with it every day.

No two bodies — or injuries — are exactly the same. That’s why physical therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

When it comes to physical therapy, there’s no shortage of misinformation—and these myths often keep people from getting the care they need.

Physical therapy is more than just recovery after surgery or injury—it’s a proactive approach to improving how your body moves and feels.

Pain is personal. Whether it’s sharp, dull, constant, or activity-triggered, no two experiences of pain are the same—so your approach to relief shouldn’t be either.

Though both dry needling and acupuncture use similar tools—thin, sterile needles—their origins and philosophies are fundamentally different.

Whether it creeps in after hours at a desk or hits hard after a weekend of yard work, neck and shoulder pain is one of the most frequent complaints we hear from clients across Louisville.

Dry needling is a targeted treatment technique used by licensed physical therapists to address muscle tightness, trigger points, and movement restrictions. The method involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points within the muscles, often called "trigger points," to release tension, improve blood flow, and reset muscle function.

Dry needling is a specialized treatment technique performed by trained physical therapists to relieve muscle pain, improve movement, and accelerate recovery. It involves inserting thin, sterile needles directly into trigger points—tight bands within muscles that can cause pain, stiffness, or restricted movement.

What Is Dry Needling? A Simple Breakdown Dry needling is a modern, evidence-based treatment that targets muscle pain and dysfunction by inserting thin, solid filament needles directly into trigger points—tight bands of muscle that can cause pain, limit mobility, or disrupt movement patterns. Unlike acupuncture, which is rooted in Eastern medicine, dry needling is based on Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles. If you're exploring dry needling in Louisville, KY

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This is one of the most frequently asked questions as it pertains to paying of PT services in non-conventional practices. I usually welcome the conversation because we as professionals have to do a better job at educating people on the options that they have available to them. I truly believe that nothing is a one size fits all. Just as the home/gym/office based mobile therapy option isn’t for everyone, neither is utilizing existing insurance coverage. We are conditioned t

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If you work in an office, either at home or building this quick guide for office wellness. This presentation will give you some guidance on how to reduce pain, improve posture and work more efficiently. Desk based home exercise instructions included. Scan QR code!! Stretching and Ergonomics program