Spotlight: Dry Needling as a Stand-Alone Service
At Apex Sports Medicine in Leander, we’re excited to announce that dry needling is now available as a stand-alone service. This means you can target stubborn muscle tension and tightness without a full treatment session, no chiropractic adjustments or rehab time required.
Dry needling is an evidence-based technique that helps improve mobility, relieve muscle tension, and speed up recovery, making it ideal for athletes, weekend warriors, and active professionals.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling involves inserting thin, sterile needles into myofascial trigger points, or “knots,” in the muscle. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling treats only the musculuoskeletal system and is grounded in modern anatomy and neurophysiology.
The goal is to:
Release tight muscles and improve flexibility
Reduce pain and discomfort from overuse or repetitive strain
Promote faster recovery after workouts or sports
Research supports the effectiveness of dry needling in reducing muscle pain and improving mobility (PubMed).
Who Can Benefit from Stand-Alone Dry Needling?
Stand-alone dry needling is perfect for:
Athletes managing muscle tightness or soreness
Weekend warriors recovering from intense activity
Professionals who sit for long periods and experience tension
Anyone seeking quick, targeted relief without a full treatment session
Why It Works Best With Our Three-Prong Approach
While dry needling alone provides fast, targeted relief, it’s even more effective when part of Apex’s three-prong approach:
Chiropractic Adjustments – dry needling helps to reduce muscle tension, which improves the effectiveness of an adjustment. Combined they can drastically improve the range of motion and movement within a joint or the spine.
Soft Tissue Modalities – massage and manual therapy improve circulation and tissue flexibility
Rehab & Corrective Exercises – reinforce healthy movement patterns to prevent recurring tightness and strength training improves the resiliency of the body, preventing unnecessary injuries.
Even as a stand-alone service, dry needling can be integrated into a patient’s ongoing care plan for longer-lasting benefits.
What to Expect
Availability: Current patients only (new patients must schedule a full exam first)
Session Length: 15 minutes
Cost: $100 per session (not covered by insurance)
Included: Dry needling only
Ready to Experience Targeted Relief?
Take the next step toward better mobility and faster recovery. Book your stand-alone dry needling session today at Apex Sports Medicine in Leander and feel the difference that targeted, evidence-based treatment can make.