Dry Needling

Dry needling is a highly effective therapy used to release muscle tension, reduce pain, and improve mobility by targeting tight muscles and trigger points. At Embrace Family Chiropractic, dry needling is performed by Dr. Torie Striebel, who uses this precise technique to complement our neurologically focused chiropractic care.

During dry needling, a very thin, sterile filament needle is inserted into areas of muscular tension or dysfunction. This stimulates the nervous system, increases blood flow, and triggers a natural healing response in the tissue—often providing relief that patients feel immediately. Dry needling is especially helpful for chronic tightness, sports injuries, headaches, and movement restrictions that haven’t improved with stretching or massage alone.

How Dry Needling Works With Chiropractic Care

Dry needling and chiropractic care work beautifully together.

• Chiropractic adjustments restore alignment, improve nerve flow, and help the body function the way it’s designed to.

• Dry needling releases the muscular tension and trigger points that can pull the body out of alignment or create pain patterns.

When combined, chiropractic sets the structure, and dry needling improves the soft tissues around that structure—helping adjustments hold longer, improving range of motion, and reducing inflammation.

Patients often choose dry needling for:

• Neck and shoulder tension

• Low back pain and sciatica

• Headaches and migraines

• Sports injuries and muscle strains

• Postural tightness from pregnancy or daily stress

• Chronic muscle knots and trigger points

Whether you’re an athlete, a busy parent, or someone dealing with lingering muscle pain, dry needling offers fast, targeted relief that supports your overall chiropractic care plan.

At Embrace Family Chiropractic, Dr. Torie is proud to bring this powerful, healing therapy to our Cincinnati community—helping patients move, feel, and function at their best.