Dry needling is a clinically proven treatment that involves inserting fine, sterile needles into trigger points in muscles to relieve pain, improve movement, and promote natural healing. Unlike acupuncture, which is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is based on modern anatomical and neurophysiological research, targeting tight muscle fibers and myofascial trigger points that contribute to discomfort and limited mobility.
Key benefits of dry needling include:
Our therapists in El Campo use evidence-based techniques to ensure every treatment session is safe, comfortable, and effective.

Dry needling is a targeted musculoskeletal pain treatment that releases muscle knots that cause stiffness and pain. Your muscle fibers react to the needle’s stimulation and help it relax. As a result, you’ll experience painless and more fluid movements for a longer time.
Whether you undergo dry needling for mild or chronic muscle tension therapy, your body will experience the following during each session:















Dry needling is an effective method for alleviating muscle stiffness and offering post-injury muscle recovery, providing long-lasting relief. Once you undergo this treatment, you’ll gain several advantages:


Our trained practitioners perform dry needling, ensuring you feel at ease in each session while prioritizing your safety. You’ll undergo a quick session using only dry needles, or it may include mild electrical stimulation, depending on your condition.
You can expect the following steps as you go through the process, and our team will be present to support you with anything you need from start to finish:
Post-treatment care and stretching: We will prescribe various home exercises to help you improve your recovery and condition your muscles for the next session.
You might picture dry needling as similar to vein injections that many find anxiety-inducing. If you’re thinking twice about going through the process, don’t worry. We have professionals who do it safely and comfortably—you’ll barely feel the fine needles going into your skin.
If you want a more targeted approach to muscle pain relief in El Campo, you’ll benefit from our dry needling treatment, especially if you identify as part of the following groups of people:
Note that dry needling isn’t advisable for people with comorbidities such as bleeding disorders or a compromised immune system. If you suffer from any existing condition, we highly encourage you to seek your primary care physician’s advice before treatment.

Our resident chiropractor, Dr JZ Benson, understands how painful muscle conditions can be. He firmly believes that with gentle and compassionate treatment, patients heal more effectively. Our team supports him in this practice by embodying these characteristics.
Our dry needling in El Campo is ideal for achieving long-lasting relief from muscle pain and improving mobility. If you’re interested in treatment, our team at Renew Spine & Rehab is ready to provide you with safe, comfortable care. Schedule a consultation to get started.
Dry needling is the practice of inserting a thin needle into the affected muscle to relieve pain and improve muscle function.
Both methods share similarities, but they differ in their purposes. Dry needling targets muscle trigger points to relieve pain and improve movement. On the other hand, acupuncture targets areas in the body that rebalance energy and enable natural healing.
Dry needling typically treats muscle tension and pain in various areas of the body, including the lower back, neck, shoulder, hip, and spine. If you’re experiencing any of the conditions we mentioned above, we encourage you to reach out to us so we can help.
You may feel a slight prick whenever a filament needle penetrates your skin. Don’t worry, this is expected. You may also feel your muscle twitch when the needle reaches it—that’s how you know it’s responding to the treatment.
It depends on the degree and scope of your condition. To get an accurate answer, you can consult with us, and we’ll conduct assessments to determine the number of sessions you need.
We work with major insurance providers. However, coverage will vary from plan to plan. You can confirm if your plan is in-network by calling us at (979) 316-7553.
No insurance? No problem. Ask us about competitively priced private pay options.
Chiropractor
Dr. Benson earned his degree from Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, TX, where he was also a member of the school’s softball team. Even after dislocating his shoulder sliding into third base, chiropractic care quickly got him back in the game. His personal and educational experiences continue to shape the compassionate, results-driven approach he brings to every patient.
When he’s not seeing patients, Dr. Benson leads an active lifestyle focused on health and family. He enjoys working out, running, and challenging himself at the gym. He and his wife, Vicki, take pride in their family legacy, with both sons now practicing chiropractors. In his free time, Dr. Benson enjoys playing with his dogs and traveling, and he hopes to spend more time surfing and golfing.