RX MOVEMENT · Coral Gables
Dry needling uses a very thin, sterile filament needle to target trigger points and tight, irritable areas of muscle. The goal is to reduce pain, calm protective muscle guarding, and give you a window to move better, which is when the real progress happens.
At RX MOVEMENT, dry needling is never a stand-alone shortcut. It is one tool inside your physical therapy plan, combined with manual therapy and targeted exercise so the change you feel on the table carries into your training, your workday, and your life.
Dry needling is performed by Gabriel Pardo, PT, DPT, CSCS, a licensed physical therapist with advanced dry needling certification, at our clinic at 370 Minorca Ave in Coral Gables.
What We Use It For
Tight upper traps, desk posture strain, and neck stiffness.
Guarded, painful low back and hip muscles that limit bending and lifting.
Rotator cuff irritation and shoulder tightness in lifters, swimmers, and racquet athletes.
Forearm muscle overload from racquet sports, golf, and repetitive work.
Deep hip and glute trigger points common in runners and cyclists.
Quad, IT band region, and calf tension that alters how you move.
What To Expect
We work with most major insurance plans: in-network with select plans, and a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement with the rest.
Common Questions
Most patients feel a brief ache, pressure, or a quick muscle twitch rather than sharp pain. Mild soreness for a day or two afterward is common and usually resolves on its own.
No. Both use thin needles, but dry needling is based on a musculoskeletal and movement assessment and targets specific muscles and trigger points as part of a physical therapy plan.
Coverage varies by plan and many plans do not cover it. At RX MOVEMENT, dry needling is offered as an add-on to a physical therapy visit, and we will tell you your exact cost before treatment.
It depends on your condition and goals. Some patients notice a change after the first session; most receive dry needling as part of a broader plan over several visits. We will give you an honest estimate after your evaluation.
Also at RX MOVEMENT: Orthopedic PT · Sports PT & Performance · Post-Surgical Rehab · Strength & Performance Training
RX MOVEMENT Physical Therapy · 370 Minorca Ave, Suite 101, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Same-week appointments. Serving Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami, Westchester, and greater Miami.