Specialized Dry Needling in Washington DC

Recovery time varies based on your specific condition, but most patients experience significant relief within 4-8 weeks of consistent treatment. Because we provide dedicated 60-minute sessions with advanced manual therapy, many of our patients recover faster and in fewer total visits compared to traditional PT clinics. During your initial evaluation, we'll give you a realistic timeline based on your individual assessment.

No, you don't need imaging to start physical therapy. In Washington, DC, you have direct access to physical therapy, meaning no referral is required. Our board-certified specialists are trained to assess your wrist thoroughly and determine if imaging is necessary. In many cases, we can diagnose and successfully treat wrist pain without expensive imaging.

Yes. Many patients with carpal tunnel syndrome find significant relief through conservative physical therapy treatment, including manual therapy, nerve gliding exercises, ergonomic modifications, and targeted strengthening. Our specialists will perform a thorough assessment to determine the severity of your condition and create a personalized treatment plan. If surgery is ultimately necessary, we also provide expert post-surgical rehabilitation.

Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist—we never double-book or pass you to assistants. Our team holds advanced credentials including board certification in orthopedics (OCS), functional manual therapy certification (CFMT), and certified manual physical therapy (CMPT). We're athletes ourselves who understand performance goals, and we tailor treatment to get you back to your specific activities, not just pain-free.

Norton Physical Therapy and Performance is an out-of-network provider, which allows us to provide higher quality, personalized care without insurance restrictions. We provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many patients find they actually save money with fewer total visits and better outcomes. We're happy to discuss your specific situation during a free phone consultation.

Wear comfortable, athletic clothing that allows easy access to your wrist, forearm, and shoulder. If you have imaging (X-rays, MRI), reports from other providers, or a list of activities that aggravate your wrist, please bring those. We'll also send you intake paperwork to complete before your first visit to maximize your treatment time.

We're located at 3222 N St NW #400 in Georgetown, Washington, DC 20007, just 9 minutes from downtown DC. Metered street parking is available 1-4 blocks away, or you can use the parking garage at 3251 Prospect St NW. We're easily accessible from Arlington and Alexandria via Key Bridge and M Street.

We treat the full spectrum of wrist conditions including wrist sprains and ligament injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis (De Quervain's, flexor/extensor), TFCC tears, fracture rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, nerve compression, overuse injuries from typing or sports, and chronic wrist instability. Our board-certified specialists have extensive experience with both acute injuries and chronic pain conditions.