At Voltex Physical Therapy in Austin, our team of Doctors of Physical Therapy provides expert dry needling treatments to help active adults and athletes recover faster, reduce pain, and restore movement. This minimally invasive technique uses thin, monofilament needles to release muscle trigger points, ease tension, and improve mobility.
All of our therapists are certified through the Institute for Athlete Regeneration (IAR) and deliver safe, personalized care grounded in modern Western medicine and anatomy. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from a sports injury, or addressing tightness that limits your performance, dry needling is a powerful tool in your recovery plan.
Dry needling is not acupuncture. At Voltex PT, we practice trigger point dry needling based on a full medical evaluation and movement assessment — targeting specific muscles based on anatomy and clinical diagnosis, not meridian systems. This means your care is integrated into a full rehabilitation program for results that extend beyond temporary relief.
Dry needling involves placing a thin needle into a trigger point to release muscle tension. This can cause a local twitch response that helps reset the muscle, improve blood flow, and ease pain. Research shows dry needling offers three distinct mechanisms of benefit:
Your program begins with a full medical evaluation and movement assessment with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dry needling is prescribed based on anatomy and clinical findings — not guesswork.
