Running places repetitive stress on the body. Whether you are training for a race, building mileage, or just trying to stay consistent, tight muscles, overuse injuries, and lingering aches can quickly derail progress.
At Highland Spine + Sport, dry needling is one of the most effective tools we use to help runners in Roanoke recover from injury, improve movement, and return to training stronger and more resilient than before.
Running injuries are rarely random. Most stem from a combination of:
Common runner injuries we see include:
When muscles stay tight or inhibited, they stop absorbing force efficiently. That stress then shifts to joints, tendons, and connective tissue, increasing injury risk.
Dry needling is a skilled technique that uses thin filiform needles to target tight or dysfunctional muscle tissue known as trigger points. These trigger points often limit movement, reduce strength, and create pain patterns that runners feel during or after training.
Unlike injections, dry needling does not involve medication. The goal is to restore normal muscle function and improve how the body moves and recovers.
Dry needling helps runners by addressing the underlying muscle dysfunction that slows recovery and contributes to recurring injuries.
Benefits include:
By improving tissue quality and nervous system input, runners are able to move more efficiently and tolerate training loads better.
At Highland Spine + Sport, dry needling is often used for:
Dry needling is never used in isolation. It is combined with movement based rehab and strength work to create lasting results.
One of the biggest mistakes runners make is chasing pain relief without addressing the cause.
At Highland Spine + Sport, dry needling is paired with:
This approach helps runners not only feel better, but also run better.
Our goal is not just to get you back to running. It is to help you return with:
Many runners find that after proper treatment and guided rehab, they are able to train more consistently and perform at a higher level than before their injury.
If you are a runner in Roanoke dealing with pain, tightness, or slow recovery, dry needling may be the missing piece.
Highland Spine + Sport specializes in working with active individuals and runners who want more than passive care. We focus on results, education, and long term performance.