Dry Needling in Westlake, OH

Fast, effective relief for muscle pain, tension, and chronic tightness. Bridge Rehab & Performance helps athletes and active individuals in Westlake move better, recover faster, and get back to peak performance without relying on pain meds or surgery.

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Are Tight Muscles, Chronic Pain, or Slow Recovery Holding You Back?

  • Pain with bending or lifting

    Sharp Pain During Movement

    Every time you reach, lift, or twist, you feel that familiar stab of pain radiating through your shoulder, back, or hip.


  • Traditional PT isn't cutting it

    Muscle Tightness That Won't Release

    Stretching and foam rolling aren't cutting it anymore. Your muscles stay locked up no matter what you try.


  • You want to avoid surgery and medications

    Slow Recovery Between Workouts

    You're sore for days after training, and your body just doesn't bounce back like it used to.

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Precision Dry Needling to Release Tension, Ease Pain, and Restore Movement

At Bridge Rehab & Performance, dry needling is one of our most effective tools for targeting muscle knots (trigger points), releasing chronic tension, and accelerating recovery. Our expert physical therapists use this advanced technique to help runners, lifters, golfers, and active individuals in Westlake get fast, lasting relief.


✅ Immediate tension release from stubborn trigger points
✅ Faster recovery between workouts and training sessions
✅ Improved mobility and flexibility for better performance

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  • "Emily is the best. She's incredibly talented at dry needling. She has fixed multiple irritations that I've had from working out, including helping chronic back pain. She's also wonderful to be with during treatment."

    — Helene D'Andrea

How Dry Needling Works at Bridge Rehab

  • Get Started with Custom Planning

    Identify the Source

    We don't just treat symptoms—we assess your movement patterns, muscle tension, and pain triggers to find the root cause of your discomfort.


  • Rebuild Stability & Strength

    Release & Restore

    Using precision dry needling techniques, we target tight muscles and trigger points, releasing tension and restoring proper function.

  • Optimize Performance & Prevent Future Injury

    Strengthen & Prevent

    We combine dry needling with corrective exercises and performance training to keep you pain-free and resilient for the long haul.

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Conditions We Treat with Dry Needling in Westlake

Dry needling is highly effective for a wide range of sports injuries, chronic pain conditions, and muscle dysfunction. Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to optimize performance, we can help.

✅ Chronic back pain, sciatica, and hip tightness

✅ Shoulder pain, rotator cuff issues, and tennis elbow

✅ Knee pain, IT band syndrome, and runner's injuries

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Real Results from Our Westlake Sports Physical Therapy Patients

See why active individuals choose Bridge Rehab and Performance when they need expert care that gets them back to peak performance.

What Our Westlake Clients Are Saying

  • "Absolute game changer for me. I've been struggling with severe tendonitis in both arms. Bicep tendonitis, golfer's and tennis elbow. So much so that I had to stop handbalancing. Emily's dry needling is so accurate and my arms feel great afterwards. I'm able to get back to my practices. Thank you Emily and Bridge Rehab!!!"

     — Margaret Moon

  • "I met Kyle at a running event last month and have been visiting him regularly at Bridge since meeting him. He's provided a great deal of exercises and mobility solutions for me to incorporate into my routines to improve mobility and recovery with lifting and running. He also provides therapy solutions such as dry needling, cupping, and massage. He fits a lot in the 30 minute sessions. Highly recommend Kyle & Bridge altogether!"

     — Andrew Hramec

  • "I absolutely love the people and office at Bridge Performance! Kyle and his staff of professionals really have something special going on there! I have been working with Emily for a few months... She then dry needles my hip. I am a big runner and fitness enthusiast in general and can honestly say what Emily does and the exercises she gives me to work on at the gym helps keep me going pain free!"

     — Jeff

Visit Bridge Rehab & Performance in Westlake

 

Conveniently located just minutes from Cleveland, Bay Village, and Rocky River—near the intersection of Detroit Road and Columbia Road.

Email kyle@bridgerandp.com

Phone (216) 245-3496

Office 26202 Detroit Road, Suite 100A, Westlake, OH 44145

We're conveniently located in Westlake, easily accessible from Cleveland, Rocky River, Bay Village, and surrounding communities throughout Greater Cleveland.



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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Dry needling is a technique where a thin, sterile needle is inserted into muscle trigger points (knots) to release tension, improve blood flow, and reduce pain. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is rooted in Western medicine and targets specific musculoskeletal issues. At Bridge Rehab, our certified physical therapists use dry needling to treat chronic pain, sports injuries, and muscle dysfunction.

  • Most people feel a brief sensation when the needle enters a trigger point—often described as a "twitch response"—followed by immediate relief. The procedure is generally well-tolerated, and many clients report feeling significantly better right after the session. Our team at Bridge Rehab ensures you're comfortable throughout the process.

  • The number of sessions depends on your specific condition and goals. Some clients experience relief after just one session, while others with chronic pain or long-standing injuries may benefit from 4–6 sessions combined with corrective exercise. During your initial consultation, we'll create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.

  • We're here to help. Reach out to our team to learn more about dry needling in Westlake and how it can help you move pain-free.