If you’ve been dealing with stubborn muscle tension or pain from an old injury, dry needling is a treatment worth considering. At Marion Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Todd Joachim, DC, offers dry needling as part of a broader, evidence-based approach to help our patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and recover more fully.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling uses thin, sterile needles inserted into specific muscle trigger points, commonly known as “knots,” to release tightness and reduce inflammation. Despite the use of needles, this technique is not the same as acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine and which we provide as a separate service. Dry needling is a modern therapeutic method grounded in Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles.
Dr. Todd Joachim, DC, was among the first chiropractors in Ohio certified to perform dry needling. He has used it in practice since 2009 to support pain relief and muscle function in patients of all ages and activity levels, including collegiate and professional athletes.
What Can Dry Needling Help With?
Dry needling is often used to treat muscle tension and chronic pain conditions such as:
- Neck and back pain
- Shoulder and hip tightness
- Headaches and jaw pain
- Sciatica and IT band issues
- Sports injuries and repetitive strain injuries
By releasing myofascial trigger points, dry needling helps relax tight muscles, restore circulation, and reduce referred pain. For many patients, this leads to faster recovery times and better long-term results when combined with chiropractic care and therapeutic exercise.
What to Expect During a Dry Needling Session
Dr. Joachim performs dry needling at Marion Chiropractic Clinic’s Marion and Powell locations as part of comprehensive treatment plans. You may feel a twitch response or mild soreness in the area after the treatment, which is a normal and often positive sign of muscle release. Most sessions are brief and followed by stretching or other therapies to reinforce the results.
Is Dry Needling Right for You?
Dry needling isn’t for everyone, but for the right patient, it can make a big difference. If you’ve been dealing with muscle tightness that isn’t responding to massage or stretching, or pain that keeps returning after other treatments, dry needling is worth exploring. Dr. Todd Joachim, DC, takes the time to evaluate each patient’s condition and goals before recommending any specific therapy.
Marion Chiropractic Clinic is proud to serve patients in both Marion and Powell, Ohio, with personalized care that supports long-term recovery. If you're curious about dry needling and wondering whether it might help you, we’d be happy to talk through your options. Contact us today by calling 740-751-6800.