WE'RE MOVING TO SERVE YOU BETTER!
Black Diamond Chiropractic is Opening a NEW State-of-the-Art Facility!
📍 New Address: 1451 Richardson Rd., Apex, NC
📅 Opening Date: July 1st, 2025
✅ Larger treatment rooms for enhanced comfort
✅ Expanded recovery zone with advanced equipment
✅ Better parking & accessibility for all patients
✅ Same exceptional care with Dr. Zach Higgins
At Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance, we’re always expanding our toolkit to provide the most effective treatments for our patients. We’re excited to announce the addition of dry needling to our comprehensive care options—a powerful technique that’s transforming how we treat muscle pain, sports injuries, and movement dysfunction.
Dry needling is a precise therapeutic technique that involves inserting thin, sterile needles directly into trigger points—those tight, knotted areas in muscles that cause pain and restrict movement. Unlike acupuncture, which focuses on energy meridians, dry needling targets specific anatomical structures based on modern pain science and musculoskeletal research.
When Dr. Higgins inserts the needle into a trigger point, it creates a localized twitch response that helps release muscle tension, improves blood flow, and reduces pain signals to the brain. This mechanical disruption essentially “resets” the muscle, allowing it to function normally again.
Our four-step Black Diamond Method has always focused on finding the root cause, restoring function, strengthening the body, and empowering patients with long-term solutions. Dry needling enhances each phase of this process:
Find & Fix: Dry needling helps us identify and directly treat trigger points that may be contributing to your pain patterns and movement restrictions.
Restore & Recover: Combined with our existing therapies like myofascial release, muscle scraping, and cupping, dry needling accelerates the recovery process by targeting deep muscle tissues that other techniques can’t always reach.
Strengthen & Stabilize: By releasing tight trigger points, dry needling allows your corrective exercises and rehabilitation to be more effective, as muscles can move through their full range of motion.
Empower & Evolve: Understanding how trigger points develop helps you recognize early warning signs and take preventive action.
Based on current research and clinical experience, dry needling is particularly effective for:
True to our practice philosophy, Dr. Higgins spends quality time with each patient during dry needling sessions. Here’s what you can expect:
Initial Assessment: We’ll identify specific trigger points contributing to your pain through movement screening and palpation.
Treatment Process: Using sterile, single-use needles about the thickness of a hair, Dr. Higgins will target identified trigger points. You may feel a brief muscle twitch or mild cramping sensation—this is normal and indicates the treatment is working.
Duration: Most sessions last 15-20 minutes, often combined with other therapies in your 30-minute appointment.
Post-Treatment Care: You’ll receive specific guidelines for activity modification and self-care to maximize the benefits.
While both use thin needles, the similarities end there:
Dry needling works exceptionally well for our target patient population—active individuals between 10-40 who refuse to let pain limit their performance. It’s particularly beneficial if you’ve tried other treatments with limited success or if you’re dealing with stubborn trigger points that won’t release through manual therapy alone.
However, like all our treatments, dry needling isn’t a magic bullet. It works best as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes movement correction, strengthening, and patient education.
Dr. Higgins has completed extensive training in dry needling techniques and follows strict safety protocols. As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with a Master’s in Sports Performance, he understands the intricate relationship between muscle function and athletic performance.
All needles are sterile, single-use, and disposed of properly according to medical waste guidelines. Side effects are rare but may include temporary soreness, minor bruising, or fatigue—similar to what you might experience after an intense workout.
What sets Black Diamond apart is our multi-dimensional approach. Dry needling integrates seamlessly with our existing services:
If you’re tired of temporary fixes and want to address the root cause of your muscle pain or movement restrictions, dry needling might be the missing piece in your recovery puzzle.
Schedule your consultation today:
We serve athletes and active individuals throughout Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Pittsboro, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
Currently accepting new patients at our Apex location (1001 Vision Dr.) with appointments available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. We’re also preparing for our move to our new location at 1451 Richardson Rd., Apex, NC later this year.
Remember: At Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance, we don’t just treat symptoms—we find the root cause, fix the problem, and give you the tools to stay healthy. Dry needling is just another way we’re committed to helping you move better, feel better, and perform at your pe
