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Heal · Dry Needling
Dry needling in downtown Boulder — for the knots that won’t let go.
Dry needling uses thin filament needles to release tight muscle tissue and trigger points. At ONE Boulder Fitness, the resident Doctor of Physical Therapy (Atomic PT) uses it as one tool within a broader plan of hands-on therapy and exercise — on-site at 1800 Broadway.
When it helps
For the knots that won’t let go.
- Stubborn muscle tightness and trigger points
- Tension that limits training or sleep
- Climbers, runners and lifters with chronic tight spots
- Anyone whose stretching and rolling isn’t enough
Dry needling treatmentWhat to expect
Simple, brief, part of a plan.
NEEDLE
Targeted release
Thin needles into trigger points — most feel a quick twitch, then relief.
MOVE
Reinforce it
We follow with movement and strength so the release holds.
Dry needling tends to work best paired with movement and loading — and because the gym floor is right next door, that's easy to build into your training here.
Common questions
Answered.
What is dry needling and does it hurt?
It uses thin filament needles to release tight muscle and trigger points. Most people feel a brief twitch or ache, then relief — not the sharp pain of an injection.
Is it the same as acupuncture?
No — dry needling is a Western, musculoskeletal technique used by physical therapists, distinct from traditional acupuncture.
Do I need to be a member?
No — the resident PT sees clients who aren’t gym members.
Release what won’t let go.
Request an appointment with the resident physical therapist.