Dry needling in Altoona

certified Dry needling specialist

Struggling with tight muscles or nagging pain that won’t go away? At Resilience Physical Therapy, we use dry needling to target those stubborn trigger points that cause discomfort and restrict movement. It’s one of the many tools we use to help you feel better and move more freely.

A Personalized Approach—Starting with an Evaluation

Before jumping into any treatment, we take time to understand your symptoms and goals. During your initial evaluation, we’ll assess how your body moves, identify any muscular imbalances or trigger points, and talk through your history. This helps us determine whether dry needling is right for you—and how to best integrate it into your care.

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that involves inserting very thin, sterile needles into specific muscle knots, called trigger points. These tight spots can cause local pain or refer discomfort to other areas.

The goal? To release muscle tension, improve circulation, and kickstart your body’s natural healing. Many people experience immediate relief, increased mobility, and better function after treatment.

Conditions Dry Needling Can Help

We use dry needling to treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Chronic muscle tightness and pain

• Neck and back discomfort

• Shoulder and rotator cuff pain

• Hip, leg, and knee issues

• Headaches and jaw (TMJ) pain

• Myofascial pain syndrome

• Sports injuries and repetitive strain

• Muscle imbalances related to posture

Dry needling often works best when combined with manual therapy, corrective exercises, and movement retraining.

We’re Certified Experts in Trigger Point Dry Needling

At Resilience Physical Therapy, our clinicians are Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapists. That means they’ve completed:

• Over 75 hours of hands-on training

• A comprehensive written exam

• A practical, in-person exam to demonstrate safe and skilled technique

With this level of training, you can feel confident you’re receiving safe, expert-level care.

Let’s Help You Move Better and Feel Better

If muscle pain or tension is interfering with your life, dry needling might be the right fit. Let’s start with a conversation and a full evaluation to figure out what’s best for you.