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Loosen Stiff Muscles, Relieve Pain, and Restore Movement
Dry needling is a targeted therapy that uses very thin, sterile needles to release tight muscles, relieve pain, and restore healthy movement. While it may look similar to acupuncture, dry needling is based on modern Western anatomy and focuses specifically on trigger points—those deep, knotted areas in your muscles that can cause pain, tension, or even refer discomfort to other parts of the body.
The technique works by inserting a needle directly into the tight or dysfunctional muscle tissue. This stimulates a healing response: muscles twitch, blood flow increases, and the nervous system begins to “reset” the area. The result? Relief from chronic tension, reduced inflammation, and better mobility—often in just a few sessions.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, living with chronic pain, or dealing with stubborn tightness that just won’t go away, dry needling can offer meaningful, long-lasting relief.
How Does Dry Needling Work?
When muscles become overused, stressed, or injured, they can form tight, irritable bands known as trigger points. These are those tender “knots” you can often feel under the skin—areas that may ache constantly or cause referred pain in nearby parts of the body. Dry needling targets these trigger points directly.
During treatment, a tiny needle is gently inserted into the affected muscle. This often causes a local twitch response—a brief, involuntary contraction of the muscle—which is a good sign the needle has hit a trigger point. This twitch helps reset the muscle, encouraging it to relax and release.
The needle also stimulates blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients into the area and helping to flush out metabolic waste. This process supports natural healing, reduces inflammation, and improves overall muscle function.
Dry needling also works on a neurological level: it helps “retrain” the nervous system, calming down overactive pain signals and encouraging smoother, more coordinated movement.
Dr. Chapa has the highest level of training and certification
Dr. Chapa has received the highest level of training in dry needling, having studied at Jaseng Hospital, which is internationally renowned for integrating the best of Eastern and Western non-surgical medicine. He has also completed the prestigious dry needling and trigger point course offered by Myopain Seminars, taught by Dr. Jan Dommerholt, the founder and creator of dry needling.
In 2019, Dr. Chapa further advanced his expertise by completing a 100-hour advanced class—the highest training available for physical therapists and chiropractors. This makes him one of the few acupuncturists in the United States to have achieved the highest certification in dry needling from both Eastern and Western training programs.
Unlike practitioners who attend brief weekend courses, Dr. Chapa has dedicated several years specifically to mastering dry needling and trigger point therapy, and he continues to enhance his skills through ongoing training in South Korea throughout the year.
Licensed vs. Certified Acupuncturists
| Certified physician or chiropractors with as little as 50 hours of training | Licensed acupuncturists (LAc) with an average of 2,700+ hours of master’s-level training |
| Training which is often comprised of home study and/or weekend seminars | Master’s level, on-site training at a nationally accredited school or college of acupuncture |
| Minimal clinical experience in acupuncture or no actual patient treatments before certification | Hundreds of hours of clinical experience and at least 250 actual patient treatments before licensure |
| Not required to complete the national certification examination to prove competency in acupuncture | Required to pass the national certification exam in acupuncture in order to become licensed (NCCAOM) |
| Not required to regularly complete continuing education courses | Required to do regular continuing education to maintain national certification |
If you’ve been struggling with muscle pain, tension, or stiffness that just won’t quit—despite massages, stretches, or painkillers—it’s time to discover a smarter way to heal. Dry needling is a breakthrough therapy that targets the root cause of your discomfort by releasing those stubborn muscle knots and resetting your body’s natural healing system. It’s fast, effective, and drug-free—giving you real relief without the risks or downtime of surgery or medications.
Don’t settle for living with pain or limited movement any longer. With expert care, dry needling can help you reclaim your freedom, restore your strength, and get back to the life you love. If you’re ready for lasting relief and a true reset, this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
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