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Dry Needling for Low Back Pain: Targeting the Erector Spinae and Multifidus

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. At Vertex PT Specialists, we use advanced techniques like dry needling to target deep spinal stabilizers that traditional treatments often miss.

In this video, Dr. Josh Jeffery, PT, DPT, CSCS, reviews the anatomical considerations, palpation techniques, and safe application of dry needling to the erector spinae and multifidus—key muscles responsible for lumbar support and segmental control.
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Dry Needling the Lumbar Spine for Low Back Pain Relief

 

Why Target the Erector Spinae and Multifidus?

The erector spinae and multifidus are deep postural muscles that play a critical role in spinal stability. When irritated or inhibited, they can contribute to chronic low back pain, joint dysfunction, and muscular compensation patterns.

Dry needling helps:

  • Improve muscle activation and proprioception
  • Reduce myofascial tension
  • Restore mobility in adjacent spinal segments
  • Decrease pain and improve functional outcomes

This approach is especially useful for patients who haven’t responded to stretching, manual therapy, or exercise alone.

Get Dry Needling in Columbia, SC

At Vertex PT Specialists, we treat low back pain using personalized, evidence-based techniques delivered one-on-one by licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy.

We have clinic locations in:

  • Cayce
  • Downtown Columbia
  • Irmo

We also provide in-home physical therapy services throughout Lexington County and Richland County.

Schedule Your Evaluation

To learn more about our dry needling services or to schedule your appointment, please contact us.

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