Dry Needling
Dry Needling in Sioux City & Akron, Iowa
Relieve Pain. Restore Motion. Recover Faster.
At Impact Physical Therapy & Wellness, we’re proud to offer Dry Needling therapy — a safe, evidence-based technique that helps relieve muscle pain, tightness, and movement restrictions. Our certified physical therapist, trained through Myopain Seminars, uses this advanced method to help you heal naturally and move with confidence again.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling is a skilled physical therapy treatment that uses a very fine, sterile needle to target tight or painful “trigger points” in your muscles. These areas often develop from overuse, injury, or stress and can cause pain locally or in other parts of the body.
Unlike injections, no medication is used — the needle itself is the tool. By gently stimulating these trigger points, Dry Needling helps reset and relax the muscle, promoting your body’s natural healing process.
How Dry Needling Works
When the needle is inserted into a trigger point, it creates a small, controlled “micro-lesion” that:
Patients often feel an immediate improvement in mobility and a reduction in discomfort following treatment.
Conditions Dry Needling Can Help With
Dry Needling can be an effective part of your recovery from a wide range of conditions, including:
Your physical therapist will evaluate your individual needs and determine whether Dry Needling is right for you as part of your personalized treatment plan.
What to Expect During Your Session
During your session, your therapist will identify specific muscles contributing to your pain or limited motion.
Dry Needling is typically combined with manual therapy, corrective exercise, Regenerative Technologies such as Shockwave Therapy or EMTT, and movement retraining for the best long-term results.
Expertise You Can Trust
Our Dry Needling provider is certified through Myopain Seminars, the global leader in Dry Needling and trigger point education. This advanced certification ensures the highest level of safety, skill, and clinical knowledge in every session.
Whether you’re an athlete, recovering from an injury, or managing chronic pain, you’ll receive compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Why Choose Impact Physical Therapy & Wellness
Dry Needling could be the missing piece in your recovery journey. Our team is here to help you move better, feel better, and live pain-free.
📞 Call Impact Physical Therapy & Wellness today to schedule your consultation in Sioux City or Akron, Iowa, or book online to get started.