Dry needling in Urbandale

certified Dry needling specialist

If you’re dealing with muscle pain, tightness, or movement restrictions, dry needling could be a highly effective solution. At Resilience Physical Therapy, our skilled therapists use dry needling as part of a personalized treatment plan to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed up recovery.

Comprehensive Evaluation: The First Step to Effective Treatment

Before starting dry needling, we conduct a thorough comprehensive physical therapy evaluation to understand your unique condition. This assessment includes reviewing your medical history, movement patterns, posture, muscle function, and pain sources. The evaluation helps us identify specific trigger points and determine if dry needling is the right treatment for you.

What Is Dry Needling and How Does It Work?

Dry needling is a modern physical therapy technique that involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific muscle areas known as trigger points—tight knots or bands of muscle that cause pain and restrict movement. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling targets the physical dysfunction within muscles.

When a needle is inserted into a trigger point, it helps release muscle tightness, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the body’s natural healing process. This can lead to decreased pain, improved blood flow, and restored muscle function.

What Conditions Can Dry Needling Treat?

Dry needling is effective for a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including:

• Chronic muscle tightness and pain

• Myofascial pain syndrome

• Neck and back pain

• Shoulder pain and rotator cuff issues

• Hip, knee, and leg pain

• Headaches and migraines related to muscle tension

• Sports injuries and overuse syndromes

• Postural muscle imbalances

It is often used alongside other therapies such as manual therapy and therapeutic exercise for comprehensive care.

Our Expertise: Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist

At Resilience Physical Therapy, our therapists have completed rigorous training and are Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapists. This means:

• More than 75 hours of hands-on training

• Passing a comprehensive written exam

• Demonstrating proficiency through a practical clinical exam

This certification ensures your dry needling treatment is performed safely, effectively, and tailored to your needs.

Ready to Experience Relief?

If persistent muscle pain or tightness is holding you back, dry needling might be the key. Contact Resilience Physical Therapy today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation and find out if dry needling is right for you.