Dry needling in West Des Moines

certified Dry needling specialist

Struggling with chronic muscle tightness, aches, or movement restrictions? At Resilience Physical Therapy, dry needling is one of the advanced techniques we use to help relieve pain, improve mobility, and support faster recovery—always as part of a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs.

Personalized Evaluation Comes First

Before we begin any treatment, including dry needling, you’ll receive a full physical therapy evaluation. This comprehensive assessment looks at your posture, movement patterns, muscle function, and medical history. It allows us to pinpoint the cause of your symptoms and determine whether dry needling is appropriate for you.

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a specialized treatment that uses thin, sterile needles to target muscle trigger points—tight, sensitive areas that contribute to pain and restricted movement. It’s different from acupuncture and is based on Western medical principles.

By stimulating these trigger points, dry needling can help release muscle tension, increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and restore normal muscle function. The result? Less pain and more freedom in how you move.

Conditions Treated with Dry Needling

Dry needling can be effective for a wide range of issues, including:

• Muscle tightness and spasms

• Myofascial pain syndrome

• Neck, shoulder, and back pain

• Rotator cuff injuries

• Hip and knee pain

• Headaches and migraines related to muscle tension

• Sports injuries and overuse conditions

• Postural imbalances

We often combine dry needling with manual therapy, corrective exercise, and patient education for optimal results.

Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapists

At Resilience Physical Therapy, our clinicians are proud to hold certification as Manual Trigger Point Therapists. This advanced credential requires:

• 75+ hours of focused, hands-on dry needling training

• Successful completion of a written exam

• Passing a live, hands-on clinical skills test

This ensures you’re receiving care from a therapist with extensive training and proven expertise in dry needling techniques.

Take the First Step Toward Relief

Dry needling could be the key to resolving your persistent pain or tension. Let’s find out together. Schedule your full evaluation at Resilience Physical Therapy today and start your path toward recovery.