At Advanced Chiropractic & Neurology in La Vista, both Dr. McClaren and Dr. Carter use dry needling to release trigger points, reduce muscle tension, and accelerate your recovery. This targeted, evidence-based technique complements our chiropractic care and physiotherapy programs for faster, more complete results. We serve patients across the greater Omaha metro area. Call 402-597-2869 to schedule your evaluation.
Dry Needling: Targeted Trigger Point Therapy
Dry needling at Advanced Chiropractic & Neurology in La Vista is a targeted therapeutic technique that uses thin, sterile, solid filament needles to release myofascial trigger points — the tight, knotted bands within muscles that cause pain, restrict movement, and refer discomfort to other areas of the body. Unlike acupuncture, which follows traditional Chinese medicine meridian theory, dry needling is based on Western medical science, neuroanatomy, and the modern understanding of myofascial pain. Both Dr. John W. McClaren and Dr. Colby J. Carter are trained in dry needling and perform this therapy as part of their integrated treatment approach. When a needle is inserted into a trigger point, it creates a local twitch response — a brief, involuntary contraction of the muscle fiber that resets the tissue, improves blood flow, and reduces the chemical irritation that maintains the trigger point. The result is reduced muscle tension, decreased pain, improved range of motion, and better response to chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation exercises. Dry needling is effective for chronic muscle tension, tension headaches, neck and back pain, shoulder impingement, TMJ dysfunction, sports injuries, and myofascial pain syndromes. We serve patients from across the greater Omaha metro area, including Bellevue, Papillion, and surrounding communities.
How Dry Needling Works at ACN
Your dry needling treatment at ACN begins with a clinical evaluation to identify the myofascial trigger points contributing to your pain. Dr. McClaren or Dr. Carter palpates the affected muscles, locates the taut bands, and determines which trigger points are active (producing pain) versus latent (restricting movement without producing pain). During treatment, a thin, solid filament needle — much thinner than a hypodermic needle — is inserted through the skin directly into the trigger point. You may feel a brief, deep ache or a twitch response as the muscle releases. The sensation is brief and most patients tolerate it well. Sessions target multiple trigger points in a single visit and last 15 to 30 minutes depending on the number of areas treated. Dr. Carter and Dr. McClaren often combine dry needling with chiropractic adjustments, physiotherapy exercises, and massage therapy for the best results. The needling releases the muscle tension that prevents your spine from holding its alignment after an adjustment, making both treatments more effective together. Post-treatment soreness is common and typically resolves within 24 to 48 hours. Most patients notice improvement after one to three sessions, with a standard treatment course of four to six sessions for chronic conditions.
Conditions We Treat With Dry Needling
Benefits of Dry Needling
- Rapid trigger point release
- Reduced muscle tension and pain
- Improved range of motion
- Better response to chiropractic adjustments
- Drug-free pain management
- Faster recovery from injury
- Addresses chronic pain patterns
Why Choose Advanced Chiropractic & Neurology for Dry Needling?
At ACN, dry needling is not delivered in isolation. Our team combines chiropractic expertise with board-certified functional neurology under one roof, so your treatment plan accounts for spinal alignment, nerve function, and musculoskeletal balance from day one. Every patient receives coordinated, whole-person care built around their specific condition and recovery goals — the kind of integrated approach you will not find at a single-discipline clinic.
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Dry Needling Near You in the Omaha Metro
Our office is located at 8825 S 117th Street in La Vista, NE 68128 — just minutes from I-80 and conveniently accessible from across the greater Omaha metro area. We see dry needling patients from La Vista, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston, Millard, West Omaha, Elkhorn, and Gretna.
Conditions Treated with Dry Needling
Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit Advanced Chiropractic & Neurology. Your pain might be a dull, constant ache or a sudden, sharp sensation that limits mobility. Either way, our integrated approach combines chiropractic adjustments with functional neurology to address the root cause. Dr. McClaren and Dr. Carter evaluate spinal alignment, disc health, nerve function, and muscular imbalances to build a personalized treatment plan. Our La Vista office uses spinal decompression therapy, targeted chiropractic adjustments, physiotherapy protocols, and therapeutic massage to relieve pressure on compressed nerves and restore proper biomechanics. Most patients see improvement within the first few weeks of care. If your back pain stems from poor posture, a workplace injury, degenerative disc disease, or a herniated disc, we focus on conservative, non-surgical solutions that support long-term healing and help you return to the activities you enjoy.
Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, traveling from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down one or both legs. The pain can range from a mild, intermittent ache to severe, debilitating episodes that make standing, walking, or sitting difficult. At Advanced Chiropractic & Neurology, we take a thorough approach to identifying the specific cause of your sciatic nerve irritation, whether a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, or degenerative changes. Dr. McClaren combines his functional neurology training with chiropractic expertise to evaluate both the structural compression and the neurological response driving your symptoms. Treatment may include spinal decompression therapy to relieve disc pressure on the nerve, targeted chiropractic adjustments, physiotherapy exercises to stabilize the lumbar spine, and therapeutic stretching protocols. Our goal: reduce nerve irritation, restore proper spinal mechanics, and give you the tools to prevent recurrence.
Related Services
Chiropractic Care
Through gentle, targeted spinal adjustments, our chiropractors restore proper alignment, reduce nerve interference, and support your body's natural ability to heal.
Spinal Decompression
A non-surgical therapy that uses advanced technology to stretch the spine gently, creating negative pressure that may help relieve herniated discs, sciatica, and spinal stenosis.
Physiotherapy
Our rehabilitation programs focus on restoring strength, flexibility, and function after injury or surgery. With customized exercise plans and hands-on techniques, we help you regain mobility.
Pain Management
We take a drug-free, non-surgical approach to managing acute and chronic pain. By combining multiple therapeutic modalities, our team works to address the root cause of your discomfort.
Massage Therapy
Our therapeutic massage services go beyond relaxation. Deep tissue work, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and complement your treatment plan.
Sports Rehab
From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, our sports rehabilitation programs focus on injury recovery and performance optimization. We combine targeted rehab exercises with hands-on therapy.
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