Dry Needling in Freehold, NJ
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Are you struggling with chronic pain, muscle tension, or sports-related injuries? At Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ, we offer Dry Needling—a powerful, evidence-based treatment that provides quick relief and restores optimal movement.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling, also known as Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) or Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN), is a modern treatment technique used to target and deactivate painful trigger points in muscles. It involves inserting a thin, solid filament needle directly into tight or overactive muscles to elicit a local twitch response (LTR)—a reflex that resets muscle function.
This precise technique helps:
Relax tight (hypertonic) muscles
Restore normal muscle tone and flexibility
Reduce pain and inflammation
Improve coordination, strength, and function
Whether you’re dealing with acute sports injuries, chronic pain, or post-surgical stiffness, dry needling can speed up your recovery and get you moving pain-free again.
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Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture – What’s the Difference?
While both treatments use similar tools—a fine needle—dry needling is grounded in western medicine and modern anatomy, targeting muscle dysfunction and nerve irritation.
Acupuncture, on the other hand, is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and aims to balance energy (Qi) along meridians in the body.
At Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, our licensed professionals use dry needling to directly address musculoskeletal pain, restore mobility, and enhance physical performance.
Conditions We Treat with Dry Needling in Freehold, NJ
Our Freehold-based dry needling specialists have successfully helped patients with a wide range of conditions, including:
Neck, Shoulder, and Back Pain
Whiplash, tension headaches, migraines
Frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, bursitis
Herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease
Joint and Muscle Pain
Knee osteoarthritis, hip bursitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome, DeQuervain’s syndrome
Foot and Ankle Pain
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
Shin splints, Achilles tendonitis
Morton’s neuroma, metatarsalgia
Post-Injury and Post-Surgical Recovery
Work-related injuries and motor vehicle accidents (MVAs)
Scar tissue pain and range of motion restrictions
Chronic Pain Conditions
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)
Fibromyalgia
Why Choose Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold for Dry Needling?
At Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ , we believe in blending advanced technology with compassionate care. By integrating shockwave therapy into your personalized treatment plan, we can help you recover faster and get back to doing the things you love.
Our experienced team will assess your condition, identify the root cause of your pain, and develop a customized treatment plan to help you regain strength, mobility, and comfort.
MEET YOUR RECOVERY TEAM
Kanwal Bhardwaj
PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT
Meet Kanwal Bhardwaj, PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT, the driving force behind Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, Kanwal brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for holistic healing to his practice. Kanwal's journey began with a Master of Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2004. Over the years, he honed his skills and gained invaluable insights during 18 years of service in outpatient physical therapy offices. In 2014, fueled by a desire to deepen his understanding of patient care, he pursued a manual therapy certification (CIMT). This transformative experience allowed him to adopt a whole-body perspective, focusing on treating the root cause rather than just the symptoms...
At Stride Physical Therapy, we're dedicated to transforming lives. With a focus on the root cause of your condition, we're here to help you regain mobility and embrace an active lifestyle. What sets us apart? Our genuine passion for what we do. Let's stride towards a brighter tomorrow together.
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