Trigger Point Dry Needling in Greenville, SC
Trigger Point Dry Needling at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — NCCAOM-certified, 25+ yrs experience, hospital-credentialed. Call (864) 365-6156.
Trigger point dry needling is the most targeted application of dry needling — directing the needle precisely into the myofascial trigger point (the hyperirritable knot within a muscle band) that is generating pain, referral patterns, and functional restriction. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry uses trigger point dry needling as a precision intervention for conditions where specific trigger points are the primary driver of symptoms — not just a contributing factor.
How Trigger Point Dry Needling Works
Dr. Hendry locates active trigger points through systematic palpation, following the referred pain maps of Simons, Travell & Simons. He inserts a fine needle directly into the trigger point and elicits one or more local twitch responses (LTRs) — confirming point deactivation. For trigger points resistant to mechanical needling, electroacupuncture stimulation is added to extend the neuromuscular reset effect.
Conditions Treated with Trigger Point Dry Needling
Your First Appointment
Wear loose clothing for muscle access. Bring any prior imaging or physical therapy notes. Describe your pain pattern clearly — where it hurts, where it refers to, what makes it better or worse. This information helps Dr. Hendry identify the most likely trigger point sources.
Why Dr. Hendry for Trigger Point Dry Needling
Dr. Hendry's expertise in trigger point anatomy — developed through acupuncture practice, dry needling training, and his Prisma Health research on needling techniques — gives him a precise understanding of referred pain patterns and trigger point location that produces consistently effective outcomes.