Dry Needling in Asheville

Fast, Effective Relief for Stubborn Pain

If you’ve been dealing with chronic pain that just won’t respond to traditional treatment, dry needling might be the solution you’ve been searching for. At Doster Chiropractic, Dr. Jarod Doster uses an advanced dry needling technique that goes beyond what most physical therapists offer—addressing the root cause of soft tissue injuries that keep you in pain.

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling treats soft tissue injuries including scar tissue, fascia issues, muscle tears, and connective tissue damage. Using hair-thin needles approximately the size of acupuncture needles, Dr. Doster targets specific problem areas to promote healing and restore normal function. The best part? Treatments take just 2-3 minutes, and 80% of patients can’t even feel the needles.

A Different Approach to Soft Tissue Healing

Dr. Doster studied under an expert who devoted 20 years to perfecting soft tissue injury treatment. This specialized training means you’re receiving a more comprehensive approach than standard dry needling offered at most physical therapy clinics. While many practitioners use dry needling solely for muscle relaxation, Dr. Doster’s technique actually addresses the underlying tissue damage causing your pain.

Conditions That Respond Well to Dry Needling

Common conditions we treat successfully with dry needling include:

  • Rotator cuff problems and shoulder pain
  • Tennis elbow and little leaguer’s elbow
  • Wrist and finger pain
  • Hip, knee, and ankle injuries
  • Shin splints and plantar fasciitis
  • Chronic headaches and migraines
  • TMJ problems
  • Rib pain
  • Old sprained ankle injuries (even from years ago)
  • Neck and back pain (when soft tissue damage is present)

What to Expect During Treatment

There’s no preparation needed for dry needling. You’ll simply lie down on the table, and within 2-3 minutes, treatment is complete. The needles barely penetrate the skin—they’re so small that most patients don’t feel anything at all. Even in the 20% of cases where patients do notice the needles, it’s barely perceptible and brief.

After treatment, you can immediately return to all your normal activities. There’s no recovery time, no restrictions, and no negative side effects. In fact, Dr. Doster has never had a patient made worse by dry needling treatment.

Hope for Chronic Conditions

Many patients come to us after trying everything else—massage, stretching, exercise, even surgery. If you’ve been told “you just have to live with it,” dry needling might finally provide the relief you’ve been seeking. This treatment addresses problems that other therapies simply can’t reach, breaking up scar tissue and restoring proper tissue function in ways that exercise and massage cannot achieve.

Ready to experience relief? Schedule your free consultation today.