Cover photo courtesy of Kelsey Wilder
When local climbing phenom Kelsey Wilder injured her shoulder at her first bouldering competition earlier this fall, she knew she would be in a bind to be ready for her multiple upcoming comps. It was when she was taking a break between climbs during a light workout at Bloc Yard that she first heard mention of dry needling from a friend. Lo and behold, just a few minutes later, she bumped into another friend, who asked how her climbing session was going, and after briefly telling her about her shoulder, her friend casually said, “My husband does dry needling. You should talk to him.” Talk about impeccable timing!
After just three dry needling sessions, Kelsey was poised to get back on the podium at her next competition. It would be a major understatement to say that the audience was roaring with applause as she dominated her third and final problem. The cheering continued as she stepped onto her third-place podium at Coeur Climbing Co’s FlailFest this past November.
No doubt you’re wondering what dry needling is and if it can have the same amazing effect on you! Dry needling is a highly effective tool that physical therapists have used for several years and were just recently allowed to use in Washington. In short, it is a technique that involves inserting an acupuncture needle into a painful muscle (often accompanied with electrical stimulation) that can do wonders for reducing pain and improving function. Scan the adjacent QR code to learn more about dry needling at NW Movement Co., or visit Nwmobilept.com.
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