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 […]

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 […]

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 […]