Dry Needling in Granite City

Relief for Stubborn Muscle Pain

If a “big knot” in your shoulder, nagging knee pain, or jaw tension keeps derailing family life, you’re in the right place. At Shipley Chiropractic , our warm, inviting team meets you where you are (kids, snacks, and all) and gets you answers fast. Our chiropractors combine real listening with on-site X-rays and advanced therapies to help you feel better sooner. Same-day appointments and walk-ins are often available, because pain doesn’t wait.

How the Dry Needling Process Works

Dry needling uses ultra‑fine needles (about 0.02 mm) to target muscular trigger points—areas of old or irritated tissue. This creates a tiny, controlled micro-injury that breaks up adhesions, tells the brain to stop the spasm cycle, and reactivates healing in tissue that didn’t fully recover the first time. Not sure what you need? We’ll discuss the various options with you before starting care.

What Dry Needling Can Help

Our team recommends dry needling for a wide range of everyday and athletic complaints. Some common issues it can address include:

Shoulder and upper trapezius pain
Tension headaches
TMJ dysfunction
Hip pain
Knee pain (Dr. Shipley has personally used it with great results)
Plantar fasciitis
Old, incompletely healed injuries and areas with “big knots”

We often pair dry needling with chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Technique®, ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation, or Class III/IV cold laser to help you heal faster and more completely.

What to Expect During Your Session

The needles are tiny, and most patients feel little more than a brief twitch. Bleeding is rare; occasionally, there’s a slight drop if a capillary is touched. If you’re needle‑anxious, seeing how tiny the needles are usually puts you at ease. Wear clothing that allows easy access to the area we’re treating. Dry needling isn’t covered by insurance, but chiropractic services, X-rays, ultrasound, and E-stim often are. Our team will review costs and options before care.

Schedule Your Appointment

Call before noon for a same‑day visit, where available. Walk in hurt, walk out hopeful, with a friendly team rooting for you.