Dry needling is one of the most effective tools for releasing deep muscle tension, reducing chronic pain, and accelerating recovery for athletes and active people in the Vail Valley. Dr. Pindar holds Level II dry needling certification — the highest clinical level — and integrates it into comprehensive treatment plans for skiers, runners, cyclists, and anyone dealing with stubborn pain.
Advanced dry needling as part of a complete, expert-guided recovery program.
Thin, sterile needles are inserted into trigger points — tight bands of muscle causing pain and dysfunction. This releases tension, improves blood flow, and jumpstarts your body's natural healing response.
Dr. Pindar's Level II certification means advanced training in deep tissue needling techniques, including treatment of complex conditions that require precision and expertise.
Dry needling is most effective as part of a complete treatment plan. We combine it with manual therapy, corrective exercise, and sport-specific rehab for lasting results.
From chronic pain to sports injuries, dry needling reaches the deep tissue that other treatments miss.
Deep muscle tension, headaches, and upper body stiffness that won't respond to stretching alone. Dry needling reaches muscles that hands can't.
Trigger points in the deep spinal muscles that cause chronic low back pain. Particularly effective for athletes with overuse injuries.
Muscle strains, tendinopathy, and overuse injuries common in skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, trail running, and golf.
Accelerates healing after ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and other orthopedic surgeries by reducing muscle guarding and restoring normal movement.
Certification, expertise, and a complete treatment approach that delivers lasting results.
Level II dry needling certification represents the most advanced clinical training available. Fewer than 10% of PTs who practice dry needling hold this credential.
Dr. Pindar personally performs every needling session. No handoff to assistants or techs.
Dry needling alone isn't enough. We pair it with manual therapy and targeted exercise for complete, lasting recovery.
"Was training hard this past winter for a Grand Canyon R2R2R run in May & then the Leadville 50 trail run less than two months later. Initially went to see Michael for help with hip discomfort and then most recently for some calf issues. Michael's dry needling and PT skills helped tremendously in healing me up and I couldn't be more grateful! Highly recommend him, especially to any endurance athletes looking for relief from tweaks, muscle issues, etc."
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137 Main St G-001
Edwards, CO 81632
At Dogma Athletica
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