Dry Needling in Tampa, FL

Dry needling is a technique used to treat trigger point pain and myofascial pain.
Other terms commonly used to describe dry needling, include Trigger Point Acupuncture, Trigger Point Dry Needling, and Intramuscular Manual Therapy.

Quick Facts About Dr. Josh Hanson, DACM:

  • Dr. Josh Hanson is the most experienced dry needling practitioner in Florida
  • Performed over 30,000 procedures
  • Consulted with MLB, NFL, MLS organizations

Initial Visit

An initial consultation with Dr. Hanson will be required to find out if you are a candidate for Dry Needling. If you are determined to be a candidate, we can perform your first procedure the same day.

An initial consultation with Dr. Hanson will be required to find out if you are a candidate for Dry Needling. If you are determined to be a candidate, we can perform your first procedure the same day.

What To Expect

  • The procedure is quick, you’re in and out of the office in 30 minutes.
  • The # of procedures you will need will vary based on your pain, injury, amount of time you’ve had it, etc.
  • Once you are being treated, the doctor will analyze how your body is responding, and will then be able to give you an accurate estimate of what you can expect from further treatments.
  • The dry needling process is repeated 1-2 time a week until maximum improvement is seen.
  • Dry Needling Therapy can and often results in a complete absence of symptoms, even in severe pain conditions that have been present for years.
  • Conditions Dry Needling Helps

    • Neck/Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Shoulder Pain (rotator cuff, labrum)
    • Tennis/Golfers Elbow
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome
    • Headaches (migraine & tension type)
    • Hip and Gluteal Pain
    • Knee Pain
    • Achilles Tendonitis/Tendonosis
    • Plantar Fasciitis
    • Sciatica
    • Muscular Strains/Ligament Sprains
    • Chronic Pain
    • Whiplash
    • TMJ
    • Athletic Performance
    • And so much more…

    Frequent Questions About Dry Needling

    Patients suffering from any kind of pain, stiffness, soreness, limited ROM, tight muscles, or to prevent injury are considered as candidates for dry needling therapy. 

    Watch the video above – it’s a very thorough explanation of how dry needling can help your pain condition(s).

    Yes! Dry Needling is used post operatively everyday across the world. It actually helps you to heal faster. Studies show acupuncture and dry needling can speed up healing by 5 times. I regularly treat post op patients – especially those who have recently had a joint replacement like a knee, hip, or shoulder procedure. I also regularly treat patients who have had a discectomy or failed back surgery.

    Insurance companies only like to cover treatments that don’t actually fix the problem. So we’re out of network for all insurance. The good news is, that you are the one in charge of what procedures you get, not an insurance company. And dry needling is very affordable.

    Dry Needling is a highly specialized practice. In the state of Florida Acupuncturists and physical therapists can perform dry needling.

    Important note: Due to its complex nature, it’s essential that you get treated by someone who can perform dry needling safely, such as a licensed acupuncturist. An acupuncturist like Dr. Josh Hanson, DACM will have 3,000+ hours of training. A physical therapist is only required to take a short 52 hour weekend course. 

    I personally am the most experienced dry needling practitioner in the state of Florida. Having performed over 30,000 procedures there is a high likelihood I have seen a very similar problem to what you are experiencing.

    The fastest way to get started with dry needling in Tampa, FL Is to schedule with our online schedule!