Relieve pain. Release tension. Reset your system.

Struggling with chronic tightness, stubborn knots, or pain that keeps coming back, no matter how much you stretch or foam roll? Dry needling might be the missing link.

At Breathe In Motion, we offer targeted dry needling therapy performed by licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy who understand movement, recovery, and high performance. Whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or just trying to feel better in your body, we help you move freely again.

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a technique that uses thin, sterile needles (like acupuncture needles) to target trigger points and tight bands of muscle that cause pain, restrict movement, or create referral patterns (like headaches or sciatica).

It’s called “dry” because no medication is injected—just precise, focused muscle release.

Dry needling can:

• Decrease muscle tightness
  
• Improve mobility and range of motion
  
• Reduce pain and inflammation
  
• Improve blood flow and healing in injured tissues
  
• Reset overactive or inhibited muscles 

Unlike passive treatments, this addresses the source of the problem directly and quickly.

Conditions We Treat with Dry Needling

Dry needling is especially effective for:

• Neck, shoulder, and upper trap tension
  
• Low back pain and sciatica
  
• Hip tightness and piriformis syndrome
  
• Knee pain and patellar tracking issues
  
• IT band syndrome
  
• Headaches and jaw (TMJ) pain
  
• Shin splints and calf tightness
  
• Rotator cuff dysfunction
  
• Overuse injuries in runners, lifters, and dancers 

It’s also a favorite for postpartum recovery, as well as athletes in high training volume who need rapid, tissue-level recovery.

What to Expect

Dry needling is typically integrated into your physical therapy session as part of your customized treatment plan. Here’s how it works:

• We assess your movement and muscle function
  
• Identify trigger points and areas of dysfunction
  
• Use precise needling to target and release those areas
  
• Pair the release with movement and strength to create lasting change 

Most clients feel immediate relief, with improved mobility and decreased tension after just one session. Some experience mild soreness—similar to a tough workout—which resolves quickly.

Who Performs It?

At Breathe In Motion, dry needling is always performed by highly trained Doctors of Physical Therapy who are certified in advanced needling techniques. You’re in expert hands—literally.

We don’t use it as a one-size-fits-all fix. We use it when it fits your goals, your pain pattern, and your recovery plan.

Is Dry Needling Right for You?

If you’ve tried stretching, massage, or even other physical therapy and still feel stuck, dry needling might be the game-changer your muscles are begging for. This technique targets tight knots and trigger points that often don’t release with traditional methods, helping restore mobility and reduce lingering discomfort. 

Many people find that dry needling works especially well for chronic pain, sports injuries, or those stubborn aches that just won’t go away. It can also be a helpful addition to your existing treatment plan, giving your recovery an extra boost and helping you feel more like yourself again.

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

You don’t have to keep pushing through pain or living with tightness that holds you back. Dry needling can help reset your system and restore your body’s natural movement. At Breathe In Motion, our expert physical therapists are ready to design a treatment plan tailored to your needs so you can get back to training, performing, and living without limitation. 

Contact us today to schedule your dry needling session at our Mequon and Brookfield locations, and experience the difference for yourself.