Persistent tight spots
Shoulders, neck, hips, calves or low back that feel clenched no matter what you do.
Dry needling · part of your PT plan
Dry Needling in Orange Park & Oakleaf
Address muscle pain and tightness that make moving and training harder. Dry needling is available within one-on-one orthopedic care in Eagle Landing, alongside exercise and progressive loading.
Request a visit and we'll follow up to arrange a time.
What you may be dealing with
When muscle pain is limiting movement
People usually ask about dry needling when a muscle feels knotted, tender or guarded and stretching, massage or rolling only help for a short while.
Pain that limits training
Stiffness or soreness that cuts your range or keeps you from loading well.
Tendon and muscle overuse
Aching that follows volume increases in lifting, running or racquet sports.
Questions before trying it
You want to know what the needles feel like and whether the technique fits your symptoms.
Conditions we help with
Where dry needling may be considered
Your exam helps determine whether dry needling could support movement and exercise in these areas.
Evidence varies by condition, and relief may be short-term. Exercise and progressive loading remain central to your plan.
- Muscle tension around the neck and shoulder
- Low back and hip muscle guarding
- Calf, hamstring and quad tightness
- Some overuse tendon and muscle complaints
- Muscle pain that limits exercise progress
Our approach
How dry needling fits into care
A thin, solid filament needle is placed into muscle or soft tissue. No medication is injected. It is combined with the rest of your plan.
- 01
Evaluate first
We assess your symptoms, health history and movement before deciding whether dry needling is appropriate.
- 02
Discuss and consent
We discuss the expected sensations, potential benefits and risks before treatment. You can decline.
- 03
Pair with movement
Treatment is followed by exercise and movement work to use any change in comfort or motion.
- 04
Reassess
We check what changed and keep or drop it from your plan based on your response.
Why Fulcrum
Why get dry needling at Fulcrum
Continuity through the visit
Your physical therapist evaluates you, performs treatment and checks your response in the same session.
Time to put movement into practice
A full-hour visit leaves room to work on a squat, calf raise or overhead reach after treatment.
One-on-one, with the physical therapist
A full hour with the same physical therapist for assessment, treatment and exercise.
Board-certified orthopedic expertise
Care from a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).
Strength and performance-focused rehab
Progressive strength work is built into the plan, not added at the end.
A modern clinic and gym environment
Space to load, move and train as part of rehab.
Return to activity
What the goal is
Any short-term change in comfort or motion is reassessed against the activity that was limited, such as a squat, a calf raise or reaching overhead.
- Lifting with less guarding
- Running and walking more comfortably
- Swinging a club or racquet with better range
- Sitting, driving and working with less tension
- Progressing exercise that had stalled
Your plan builds toward the activities you choose, with progress reviewed along the way.
About your physical therapist
Hussein Eid, PT, DPT, OCS
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Dry needling is offered by Dr. Eid as part of an orthopedic evaluation and treatment plan.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Residency-trained in manual therapy
- SFMA and FMS certified
- Certified in neurodynamics
- TPI certified
Out-of-network care
One-on-one care. Time to focus on you.
Fulcrum is an out-of-network physical therapy practice. Some patients have benefits that may reimburse a portion of care, depending on their individual plan.
- We prepare and submit superbills on patients' behalf for potential reimbursement.
- Medicare is the exception: we bill Medicare directly.
Self-pay, HSA and FSA
Self-pay options and HSA/FSA cards are available, subject to account rules.
Insurance and payment details
Find rates, billing details and answers to coverage questions on our Insurance page.
Request a visit and we'll follow up to arrange a time.
Not sure if physical therapy is right for you?
Meet one-on-one with a physical therapist to discuss what's bothering you, your goals, and whether physical therapy may be appropriate for you.
The complimentary screen is not a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment session.
Good to know
Common questions.
What is dry needling?
A physical therapy technique using a thin filament needle in muscle or soft tissue to address painful or tight areas. It is called dry because nothing is injected.
Is it the same as acupuncture?
No. They use similar needles but differ in their approach and rationale. Dry needling in physical therapy is directed by a musculoskeletal evaluation.
Does it hurt?
Many people feel little at insertion. You may feel a brief ache, twitch or cramp in the muscle, and some soreness afterward. Tell us what you feel so we can adjust.
Who should not have dry needling?
Tell your physical therapist about bleeding disorders, blood-thinning medication, pregnancy, infection or previous reactions to needles. We review your history and the treatment area before deciding whether it is appropriate.
Is dry needling a stand-alone treatment?
At Fulcrum, it is offered within a physical therapy visit. Your plan also addresses the strength and activity demands behind your goals.
Is dry needling covered by Medicare or insurance?
Ask us about billing before your visit. Coverage depends on your plan and, for Medicare, Medicare's rules. The Insurance page explains our payment model.
Do I need a referral?
You can usually start with an evaluation without a referral under Florida's direct-access rules. Continuing care may require a referral, and insurance requirements vary; ask us about care requirements and your insurer about coverage.
How does payment work, and do you accept insurance?
We offer out-of-network and self-pay care, accept HSA/FSA cards, and bill Medicare directly. See our Insurance and Payment page for rates, superbills and plan-dependent reimbursement details.
Location
Find us at Eagle Landing.
Dry needling is offered at our Eagle Landing clinic in Orange Park for patients from Oakleaf, Middleburg and across Clay County.
We serve Eagle Landing, Oakleaf, Orange Park, Middleburg and surrounding Clay County communities.
Fulcrum Physical Therapy
3973 Eagle Landing Parkway
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 544-7968Get directions in Google Maps Orange Park, FL 32065
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