Trigger points are hypersensitive and palpable nodules in the muscle that may or may not cause referral pain to other areas of the body.
Decrease senesitivity, increase pain threshold, increase range of motion, decrease muscle tone, and increase blood flow.
Contraindications include individuals with a needle phobia, those unable to provide consent, acute medical conditions, lymphedema or decreased sensation in the affected areas, vascular disease, or bleeding disorders.
You may experience discomfort or a deep ache when a twitch response is triggered, but most people don’t feel the needle entering the tissue. Muscle soreness is common for 24-48 hours post-treatment. To manage soreness, it’s best to focus on movement, stretching, and proper nutrition.
Dry needling is generally safe during pregnancy, but it’s best to avoid the abdominal area.
"I have loved my experience at Uplift and 100% recommend it! Dr. Lauren has been so helpful through the middle of my pregnancy and postpartum. She helped me get prepared for labor and I attribute my smooth labor and delivery to all the exercises she taught me! I really like that this practice is more holistic. She evaluates your lifestyle and how you move your body on a daily basis and how everything is tied together to promote healing. She makes you feel comfortable at each visit. Love her!"
"Uplift PT has been a wonderful resource and support during my pregnancy. Dr. Lauren is so knowledgeable and can explain everything in a way that is so easy to understand. She helps me problem solve ways to continue exercising in the way I love while managing how my body changes in pregnancy. I would highly recommend checking them out!"
"Uplift PT has been an absolute game changer for me during this pregnancy. It’s my first so I didn’t know what to expect and when I started to experience hip pain Dr. Lauren was able to get me pain free and back to doing some of the things that I love. She does a great job educating patients and is very supportive of our goals. I can’t recommend her enough!"
"Uplift PT has been a wonderful resource and support during my pregnancy. Dr. Lauren is so knowledgeable and can explain everything in a way that is so easy to understand. She helps me problem solve ways to continue exercising in the way I love while managing how my body changes in pregnancy. I would highly recommend checking them out!"
"Uplift PT has been an absolute game changer for me during this pregnancy. It’s my first so I didn’t know what to expect and when I started to experience hip pain Dr. Lauren was able to get me pain free and back to doing some of the things that I love. She does a great job educating patients and is very supportive of our goals. I can’t recommend her enough!"
"Lauren is so knowledgeable and helpful with pelvic floor healing and also preparing for having a healthy pelvic future. She listens to your goals and concerns, and tailors your program to work with your daily life and your activity level. Absolutely recommend Lauren!"
"Uplift PT has been an absolute game changer for me during this pregnancy. It’s my first so I didn’t know what to expect and when I started to experience hip pain Dr. Lauren was able to get me pain free and back to doing some of the things that I love. She does a great job educating patients and is very supportive of our goals. I can’t recommend her enough!"
"Lauren is so knowledgeable and helpful with pelvic floor healing and also preparing for having a healthy pelvic future. She listens to your goals and concerns, and tailors your program to work with your daily life and your activity level. Absolutely recommend Lauren!"
"Working with Lauren dramatically improved my c-section and general postpartum recovery. She even helped me with other aches and pains, and has a really wide span of knowledge for the practical recovery questions. I never heard a dismissive “that’s normal” to anything I said, and she consistently followed up on any remark I made, no matter how small."
"Lauren is so knowledgeable and helpful with pelvic floor healing and also preparing for having a healthy pelvic future. She listens to your goals and concerns, and tailors your program to work with your daily life and your activity level. Absolutely recommend Lauren!"
"Working with Lauren dramatically improved my c-section and general postpartum recovery. She even helped me with other aches and pains, and has a really wide span of knowledge for the practical recovery questions. I never heard a dismissive “that’s normal” to anything I said, and she consistently followed up on any remark I made, no matter how small."
"Highly recommend Dr. Lauren and Uplift! I started seeing her during the end of my pregnancy and she’s been wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable with all things related to pelvic health and is helping my body and mind feel more prepared for birth!"
"Working with Lauren dramatically improved my c-section and general postpartum recovery. She even helped me with other aches and pains, and has a really wide span of knowledge for the practical recovery questions. I never heard a dismissive “that’s normal” to anything I said, and she consistently followed up on any remark I made, no matter how small."
"Highly recommend Dr. Lauren and Uplift! I started seeing her during the end of my pregnancy and she’s been wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable with all things related to pelvic health and is helping my body and mind feel more prepared for birth!"
"Dr Lauren is absolutely amazing! She helped me so much during pregnancy and helped prepare for delivery with second child. Seeing her postpartum has helped with so many things I’ve had going on. I wish I would have had her with my first pregnancy/postpartum. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a pelvic floor therapist for any reason and tell everyone I know about her!"
Dr Lauren is absolutely amazing! She helped me so much during pregnancy and helped prepare for delivery with second child. Seeing her postpartum has helped with so many things I’ve had going on. I wish I would have had her with my first pregnancy/postpartum. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a pelvic floor therapist for any reason and tell everyone I know about her!
I have loved my experience at Uplift and 100% recommend it! Dr. Lauren has been so helpful through the middle of my pregnancy and postpartum. She helped me get prepared for labor and I attribute my smooth labor and delivery to all the exercises she taught me! I really like that this practice is more holistic. She evaluates your lifestyle and how you move your body on a daily basis and how everything is tied together to promote healing. She makes you feel comfortable at each visit. Love her!
"Uplift PT has been a wonderful resource and support during my pregnancy. Dr. Lauren is so knowledgeable and can explain everything in a way that is so easy to understand. She helps me problem solve ways to continue exercising in the way I love while managing how my body changes in pregnancy. I would highly recommend checking them out!"
"Uplift PT has been an absolute game changer for me during this pregnancy. It’s my first so I didn’t know what to expect and when I started to experience hip pain Dr. Lauren was able to get me pain free and back to doing some of the things that I love. She does a great job educating patients and is very supportive of our goals. I can’t recommend her enough!"