--- title: Dry Needling in Portland Maine description: Learn how dry needling can help manage the niggles that runners and active adults deal with in training. Come see us in Portland Maine to give it a try! image: https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hubfs/dryneedling-services-1080x1080.jpg --- [![Steady State Health](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/roadmap-landing-page/logo-long-cream.png?width=420&height=105&name=logo-long-cream.png)](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/) - [Services▾](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) [Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-physical-therapy) [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) [Virtual Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/virtual-running-physical-therapy) [Crossfit Rehab](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/crossfit) [Dry Needling](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/dry-needling) [Equipment Room](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/equipment-room) [Normatec Compression Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/normatec-compression-therapy) [Durable Runners Strength Class](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/durable-runners-strength-class) - [About▾](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/our-story) [Meet Our Team](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/meet-our-team) [Our Story](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/our-story) [What is Cash Based?](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/what-is-cash-based) [Community Events](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/community-events) [FAQs](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/faqs) - [Resources▾](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog) [Blog](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog) [Running Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-pace-calculator) [Heat Adjusted Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/heat-adjusted-pace-calculator) [Running Calculators & Tools](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-calculators-and-tools) [Youth Athlete Scholarship](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/youth-athlete-financial-scholarship) - [Contact](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) - [We're Hiring](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/careers) - [Book Now](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) Menu [**Book Now**](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) [Contact](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) [We're Hiring](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/careers) Services [Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-physical-therapy) [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) [Virtual Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/virtual-running-physical-therapy) [Crossfit Rehab](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/crossfit) [Dry Needling](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/dry-needling) [Equipment Room](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/equipment-room) [Normatec Compression Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/normatec-compression-therapy) [Durable Runners Strength Class](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/durable-runners-strength-class) About [Meet Our Team](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/meet-our-team) [Our Story](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/our-story) [What is Cash Based?](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/what-is-cash-based) [Community Events](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/community-events) [FAQs](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/faqs) Resources [Blog](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog) [Running Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-pace-calculator) [Heat Adjusted Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/heat-adjusted-pace-calculator) [Running Calculators & Tools](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-calculators-and-tools) [Youth Athlete Scholarship](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/youth-athlete-financial-scholarship) Steady State Health · Portland, Maine # Dry Needling in Portland, Maine [Schedule Appointment](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/dry-needling#book) ![A Portland Maine Physical Therapist performing dry needling on a runner.](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-131.jpg?width=1200&name=230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-131.jpg "A Portland Maine Physical Therapist performing dry needling on a runner.") > If you're dealing with stubborn muscle tightness, pain that won’t quit, or recovery that’s slower than it should be - you’re in the right place. At Steady State Health, we use dry needling as part of a holistic, strength-forward approach to help runners and active adults feel stronger, move better, and get back to training without setbacks. Dry needling is a contemporary physical therapy technique used to treat musculoskeletal pain. It involves inserting fine needles into specific trigger points in the muscles. These points are often areas of knotted or hard muscle, and the goal of dry needling is to release tension in these spots, alleviate pain, and improve mobility. While evidence suggests dry needling can be effective for short-term pain relief and muscle function improvement, its long-term effectiveness is still being explored in ongoing research. When indicated and agreed upon by the client, we use dry needling in conjunction with manual therapy, education, and exercise to take a holistic approach to your rehab. ![A Steady State physical therapist assessing a runner's calf and ankle by hand.](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-114-1.jpg?width=900&height=600&name=230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-114-1.jpg) ## Is Dry Needling Right for You? We work with runners and athletes across all levels who experience: - Persistent tightness in the calves, quads, hamstrings, hips, or back - Nagging muscle pain that isn’t resolving with stretching or foam rolling - Recurring pain patterns that show up mid-run or post-workout - Plateaus in recovery after injury or surgery If that sounds like you - dry needling may be a game-changer. ![A physical therapist performing a hip scour orthopedic test on a client in Portland, Maine.](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-153.jpg?width=900&height=600&name=230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-153.jpg) ## What to Expect in a Session Every session starts with movement analysis and hands-on assessment. From there, we use dry needling to target specific muscle dysfunctions - trigger points, tension, or overactive patterns - while integrating movement, loading, and strength strategies that reinforce long-term change. ### Dry Needling Can Help You: - Relieve pain without relying on rest or medication - Unlock mobility and range of motion - Improve performance through better muscle activation - Recover faster between sessions, runs, or races [Schedule Your Dry Needling Session](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) ## Why Steady State Is Different We’re not here to chase symptoms. We’re here to solve problems for good. Our physical therapists are runners, movement nerds, and clinicians who bring a depth of experience to every session. We blend dry needling with progressive rehab strategies, strength work, and athlete education that sticks. > No one-size-fits-all plans. No passive treatments in isolation. Just clear care that builds toward performance and resilience. ## Want to Learn More About Dry Needling? Check out these articles for more about dry needling: - [What is Dry Needling? How It Works & What to Expect](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog/what-is-dry-needling/) - [Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What’s the Difference?](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog/dry-needling-vs-acupuncture/) - ["Does Dry Needling Hurt?" Answering Common Questions](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog/dry-needling-faq) - [Dry Needling for Athletes: Benefits and Recovery](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog/dry-needling-benefits-and-recovery/) **Serving the Greater Portland Area.** Our clinic is conveniently located in Portland, Maine - easily accessible from South Portland, Falmouth, Scarborough, and local running routes like Back Cove, the Eastern Trail, and Route 88. We’re part of the running and active community here, and we know how important it is to keep moving, pain-free. [Get In Touch](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) You don’t need to stop training. You don’t need to “just deal with it.” Dry needling at Steady State Health is one part of a comprehensive plan designed to support real recovery and smarter performance. [Schedule a discovery call](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/dry-needling#book) ![A Portland Maine physical therapist performing dry needling on a runner.](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-131.jpg?width=900&height=600&name=230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-131.jpg) Related ## Other ways we help - [Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-physical-therapy) - [Normatec Compression Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/normatec-compression-therapy) - [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) Next step ## Ready to finally get rid of your pain? Start with a Free Discovery Call A short call to hear what’s going on, answer your questions, and work out whether we’re the right fit. ![A physical therapist performing a hip scour orthopedic test on a client in Portland, Maine.](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-153.jpg?width=900&name=230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-153.jpg "A physical therapist performing a hip scour orthopedic test on a client in Portland, Maine.") Rather send a message than pick a time? You can also [contact us here](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact). From the blog ## Our posts about dry needling [![](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dryneedling-faq-1080x1080.jpg?width=640&height=360&name=dryneedling-faq-1080x1080.jpg)](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog/dry-needling-faq) May 16, 2025, 7:07:12 PM #### [“Does Dry Needling Hurt?” Answering Common Questions](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog/dry-needling-faq) [Dr. Kelton Cullenberg, PT, DPT](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog/author/dr-kelton-cullenberg-pt-dpt) Free guide ## The Injured Runner’s Roadmap The framework we use with runners to figure out what is actually causing their pain, and what to immediately do about it. 100% free - we just want to help. 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