DRY NEEDLING has long been proven to be a safe, effective, and efficient treatment for the reduction of pain, spasm, soft tissue restriction, and the alleviation of referred symptoms. Conditions Treated: Helps normalize abnormal muscle activation patterns. Increased circulation in nearby joint. Abolishes painful and non-painful trigger points. Changes local muscle/tendon circulation AND in opposite limb. Collagen proliferation. Relieves remote muscular and neuromuscular pain. Improves Tendinopathy. Reduces concentrations of chronic inflammatory mediators and initiates healthy inflammatory response for proper tissue healing. Increases endogenous opiates. Anti-inflammatory effects. Impacts the Autonomic Nervous System (fight-or-flight response) to reduce cortisol & stress levels contributing to pain. Decreases Post-Stroke (CVA) and Cerebral Palsy Spasticity IMMEDIATE improvements in range of motion, strength, and muscle thickness. In most studies, equivalent to a trigger point injection and non-inferior to a cortisone injection, plus it is also much cheaper! Cadence Physical Therapy has a team of highly skilled and experienced Doctors of Physical Therapy who can help you with your recovery and rehabilitation. Call us at (847) 378-4970 to set an appointment. The average wait time for an appointment at a hospital-based physical therapy facility is about 2-3 weeks. At Cadence Physical Therapy, we can guarantee you an appointment within 24 hours of your initial phone call!