Doctor of Physical Therapy Roger Karsten decreases pain, reduces muscular tension and increases movement using dry needling to create an environment that promotes the body’s ability to heal. A sterilized needle is inserted into a specific trigger point or “knot” of a dysfunctional muscle. This therapy is not acupuncture. While there are some similarities between the two therapies, dry needling is based on Western medical and research approaches.

            More than 50 million adults suffer from chronic pain each year, and physical therapy is one of many pain-relief options available at ONE PT. Karsten  says, “We’ve discovered that when our traditional treatments are combined with dry needling, the vast majority of our patients get superior results. Our physical therapists will tell you if this therapy should be included in your treatment plan based on exactly what is contributing to your problem.” Dry needling may also help with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders such as sciatica, headaches, back pain, fibromyalgia and more.

Location: 415 E. Front St., Ste. 1A, Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-237-2809 or visit ONEPTClinic.com.