Introducing Dry Needling at South Florida Orthopaedics: Feel Better Faster

South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is proud to announce that we are now offering Dry Needling as part of our comprehensive physical therapy services for current patients.

If you’re dealing with muscle pain, tightness, or limited mobility, this advanced treatment option may help you recover faster and get back to doing what you love.

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a specialized, evidence-based technique used by trained physical therapists to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement dysfunction.

Using ultrafine, sterile needles, dry needling targets myofascial trigger points—tight bands within muscles that can cause pain and restrict movement. By releasing these trigger points, the therapy helps restore normal muscle function.

This treatment is designed to:

• Reduce muscle tension
• Improve range of motion
• Decrease both local and referred pain
• Increase blood flow

Who Can Benefit from Dry Needling?

Dry needling can be an effective addition to your treatment plan if you are experiencing a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinitis
• Knee pain and patellar tendinitis
• Hip pain and bursitis
• IT band syndrome
• Neck pain and headaches
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Back pain and lumbar radiculopathy

This therapy is particularly beneficial for patients who haven’t found complete relief through traditional physical therapy alone.

Expert Care You Can Trust

At South Florida Orthopaedics, your care is always in experienced hands.

Our physical therapists performing dry needling:

• Meet all Florida state certification standards
• Have at least 2 years of licensed clinical experience
• Completed 50+ hours of specialized training
• Performed 25+ supervised dry needling sessions

This ensures you receive safe, effective, and high-quality care every step of the way.

Important Information for Current Patients

Dry needling is currently available exclusively for South Florida Orthopaedics patients as part of a coordinated care plan.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Must be referred by an SFO provider
• Available as part of your physical therapy program
• Initial evaluation required if not already in PT

Cost Overview

• Not covered by insurance
• When combined with physical therapy:
  • First session included
  • $50 for one region
  • $75 for two or more regions
• Dry needling only:
  • $120 initial evaluation
  • $50–$75 per session depending on treatment area

Ready to See If Dry Needling Is Right for You?

If you’re a current patient, talk to your doctor or physical therapist to see if dry needling is a good fit for your treatment plan.