QL Dry Needling in Columbia SC | Low Back Pain Treatment Guide

Dealing with deep low back or flank pain that doesn’t respond to stretching or massage?
The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a common driver of stubborn low back pain—especially pain that wraps around the flank or worsens with sitting, standing, or side bending. At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we offer dry needling to the QL as part of a targeted, one-on-one treatment plan.

Dry needling the QL requires precision. This deep muscle lies near the kidneys and lungs, and effective treatment demands anatomical expertise. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy are highly trained in this technique to ensure both safety and results.

QL Dry Needling Can Help With:

  • Deep low back or flank pain
  • Pain that worsens with prolonged sitting or standing
  • Asymmetric posture or side bending restriction
  • Pain after lifting, twisting, or repetitive bending

Why Vertex PT?

  • One-on-one, 60-minute sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Clinics in Columbia, Irmo, and Cayce–West Columbia
  • Outpatient home visits available throughout the Midlands
  • Skilled dry needling to deep muscles like the QL with supporting manual therapy and movement retraining

Learn more about our dry needling services or contact us to schedule your evaluation.

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Plantar Fasciitis Dry Needling in Columbia SC | Heel Pain Treatment

First-step pain in the morning is a hallmark sign of plantar fasciitis.
If the video above hit home, you’re not alone. At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we use dry needling to directly address both the muscular and structural drivers of plantar fasciitis.

Treatment includes not only calf needling, but also perineural needling throughout the foot and periosteal pecking at the insertion point of the plantar fascia on the medial calcaneal tubercle. This helps stimulate a beneficial inflammatory response and jumpstart the healing process.

What Plantar Fasciitis Dry Needling Can Help With:

  • Chronic or recurring heel pain
  • Morning pain with first steps
  • Pain after running, walking, or standing
  • Limited ankle mobility and stiffness

Why Choose Vertex PT?

  • One-on-one, 60-minute sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Clinics in Columbia, Irmo, and Cayce–West Columbia
  • Outpatient home visits available throughout the Midlands
  • Evidence-based treatment that addresses the true source of pain

Learn more about our approach to dry needling or contact us to schedule an appointment.

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Piriformis Dry Needling in Columbia SC | Sciatic Pain Relief

Struggling with buttock pain, sciatica, or tightness in your hip?
If the video above caught your attention, you could be experiencing piriformis syndrome—when the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve. At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we use dry needling to release tight piriformis trigger points and reduce nerve compression.

What Piriformis Dry Needling Helps With:

  • Buttock pain or deep glute pain
  • Sciatica-like symptoms down the leg
  • Tightness or mobility issues with hip rotation 
  • Rapid pain reduction after just a few treatmentsExpert & Safe Treatment

Our physical therapists use precise dry needling techniques—guided by anatomy and landmark palpation—to accurately reach the piriformis while keeping the sciatic nerve safe. We tailor one-on-one, hour‑long sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to fit your specific needs.

Where We Come to You

We see patients in our Columbia, Irmo, and Cayce–West Columbia locations—or come directly to your home via our outpatient home health services.

Learn more about dry needling or contact us to schedule your focused one-on-one session.

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TMJ Dry Needling in Columbia SC | Jaw Pain and TMD Relief

Struggling with TMJ pain, jaw clicking, or locking?
If what you saw in the video looked familiar, dry needling may be exactly what you need. At Vertex PT Specialists, we target the overactive muscles that cause jaw pain—like the masseter and pterygoids—to relieve tension, reduce clicking and locking, and improve function.

What TMJ Dry Needling Helps With:

  • Jaw locking or popping
  • Limited opening range
  • Headaches and facial tightness
  • Ear pain or tooth sensitivity

Our sessions are always one-on-one for a full hour with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

We serve Columbia, Irmo, Cayce–West Columbia—and we can even come to your home if needed.

Learn more about dry needling or contact us to get started

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