PEAK Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab

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1302 Prospect Ave., Ste C.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 502-1900

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Dry Needling

WHAT IT IS & WHO IT HELPS

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique in
which a trained physical therapist inserts small,
sterile, filament needles into the skin and mus-
cle. Dry needling evokes a healing response in
painful neuromuscular conditions.

IMPROVE
Function & Mobility
TREAT
Acute & Chronic Pain

Is it like acupuncture? ACUPUNCTURE is based upon the Eastern philosophy
of chi (CHEE) balancing the flow of energy through path-
No. Acupuncture and dry needling are two very ways in your body. Acupuncturists believe that by insert-
different treatments. Here’s why: ing needles into specific pathways (meridians) energy flow
DRY NEEDLING is based on Western medical principles will re-balance. Acupuncture is used to treat visceral and
and evidence-based research. The technique targets the systemic dysfunction (affecting the body as a whole).
painful area to induce a healing response in nerves, mus-
cles, and connective tissue. Dry needling is used to treat a cont. on pg 2
variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

DRY NEEDLING, CONT. from page 1 Painful conditions that
respond well to
How does it work?
Dry Needling:
The needle used in the procedure is very thin and may
produce a twitch response. Research has shown that when • Neck, back and shoulder pain
a needle is successfully inserted into the dysfunctional • Arm pain (tennis elbow, carpal tunnel,
area, it can cause a favorable bio-chemical change. Insert-
ing the needle can help return the muscle to it’s normal, golfer’s elbow)
relaxed state over time. The treated area will respond by • Headaches
increasing blood flow to create a healing response. • TMJ
• Hip and leg pain
Typically within a few visits, patients see positive results • Plantar fasciitis
including reduced chronic pain, improved strength and • Fibromyalgia
flexibility. • Common aches and pains

Our licensed physical therapists will guide you through Our services GET RESULTS!
the process so you can know what to expect.
Call us today to see if dry needling can
Dry needling can... work for you.

4 Improve pain control
4 Reduce muscle tension
4 Normalize dysfunctions of the motor end

plates —­ the sites at which nerve impulses
are transmitted to muscles
4 Speed up rehabilitation

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We can help identify your pain and start you on the road
to recovery. Call or stop in today!

Scheduling

We are open through Monday - Friday and start seeing
patients as early as 7:00 A.M.  We can see patients over
the lunch hour and have our last appointment scheduled
for 6:00 P.M. We can usually fit you in from 24 to 48
hours of your call.

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OUR PATIENTS’ SUCCESS

““When I first started at Peak I couldn’t enjoy normal daily activities such as
exercising, riding horses, or sit and stand for long periods of time.

At first I was very skeptical that physical therapy would do anything for me

and let me tell you I am so glad I came to Peak.

Tori has greatly improved/reduced the pain and discomfort I was in. I now

enjoy hiking, exercising, and walking comfortably. Tori and the team at Peak

make you feel not only welcome, but that your case or situation matters.”

– Lauren H.

PEAK AROUND HELENA ”

Noah assists an injured player at a recent Providing sports medicine coverage at a Volunteering for the Montana Enduro
Senators game. recent bout for Hel’z Belles Roller Derby. Series First Round held in Helena.

Seth works on a Vigilante’s athlete. Proud sponsor of the Helena Trail Rider. Noah and Scott ready for action playing
for Peak in Helena’s Adult Softball League.

FPAREINE DID YOU KNOW?

CONSULTATION Everyone has the freedom to choose their own
physical therapist. All 50 states allow some
We treat: $70 form of direct access to physical therapist
services without a physician’s referral AND
4 Back Pain VALUE everyone has the right to choose their own
4 Neck Pain physical therapist and are not obligated to
4 Headaches receive physical therapy in any specific facility.

4 Shoulder Pain Do you know someone suffering with aches
and pains? CARE TO SHARE and refer
4 Hip/Leg Pain them directly to PEAK Physical Therapy &
Sports Rehab for a FREE pain consultation.
4 Vertigo & Dizziness They will thank you and so will we!!

4 Fibromyalgia Most insurances accepted. Always insist that your physical therapy be pro-
vided by a licensed physical therapist. Physical therapists who are members
of APTA are bound by the association’s Code of Ethics and are especially
committed to providing competent and compassionate care.

4 Sports Medicine

4 Vehicle Accidents

4 Post-op Rehabilitation

4 Workers’ Compensation

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1302 Prospect Ave., Ste C. in Helena

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Do Life Better.®

5 SOOTHING STRETCHES

if you sit at a desk all day
Sit at a computer all day at work? Spend hours sitting in your car traveling?
Here are 5 stretches to soothe and strengthen muscles to prevent lower back pain, maintain flexibility and improve mobility.

Seated Figure 4 Stretch Seated Spinal Twist

White sitting in your chair, cross your RIGHT Sitting in your chair with a tall spine,
ankle over your left knee, as if making a figure keep your hips square and parallel to
“4.” Keep your back as straight as possible as the wall in front of you, as you rotate
you hinge at your hips to increase the your torso to the RIGHT. Place your
stretch. You can even apply a little extra LEFT hand on the outside of your
pressure on the right thigh to deepen RIGHT thigh to help you rotate. Always
the stretch, as well. Hold the stretch for
about 60 seconds, and then switch sides. think of lengthening your
spine and getting taller as
you twist. Hold for 30
seconds, and then rotate to
the other side.

Chest Opener Neck Stretch

Standing with your Standing or sitting tall in your chair
spine tall, reach and with your shoulders back, bring your
clasp your hands RIGHT ear to your RIGHT shoulder.
behind your back, Gently use your RIGHT hand to add
as you draw your shoulder blades down a SMALL amount of pressure by gently
your back. If you can, slightly raise your pulling the head closer to the ear (just a
arms up behind you to increase the stretch. small amount of pressure is enough).
Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and release. To increase the stretch a little bit more,
flex the LEFT hand and reach it toward
to floor. Hold for about 30 seconds and
then switch sides.

Spinal Reach with Clasped Palms

Standing tall, clasp your hands in front of you and rotate your palms away
from you (this will give you an added wrist stretch!), and bring the arms
overhead, reaching your spine tall. Keeping the weight even in both hips, reach the arms up
and over to the RIGHT. You should feel a stretch in the LEFT side of the body. Try to relax the
shoulders away from the ears as much as possible, and not rotate the spine at all. Hold for 30
seconds and then switch sides.

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1302 Prospect Ave., Suite C
Helena, MT 59601

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Helena, MT 59601

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