Struggling with chronic pain, tight muscles, or a nagging sports injury near San Antonio? Dry needling at Maverick Manual Therapy targets trigger points at their source — delivering lasting relief through one-on-one expert care with Dr. Clayton Labus, DPT.
Medication masks symptoms. Injections offer temporary relief. Generic PT puts you in a crowded room. None of it gets to the root cause — leaving you stuck and frustrated.
You're handed off to an aide, given a sheet of exercises, and seen for 15 minutes. No one actually puts hands on you, examines your movement, or asks why you're still in pain.
Adjustments, injections, and temporary relief help you get through the day — but never resolve why the sciatica keeps flaring. The root cause goes unaddressed, and the cycle continues.
Months spent bouncing between specialists, waiting on authorizations, and repeating your history to new providers — while your pain worsens, your strength declines, and surgery starts to feel inevitable.
At Maverick Manual Therapy, dry needling is one powerful tool in a comprehensive, root-cause approach. Dr. Labus combines expert manual therapy with targeted dry needling to release trigger points, restore movement, and resolve pain that other treatments couldn't fix.
100% one-on-one sessions — Dr. Labus works with you the entire visit, no assistants or handoffs
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist — a distinction held by fewer than 10% of physical therapists nationwide
Out-of-network model designed to treat the cause of your pain, not just manage your symptoms
"After just the first session I had more relief than I have ever had in all the years of doctor visits and hospital visits. I am back to doing everything I was able to when I was a kid. Truly works wonders."
Your first session begins with a thorough whole-body assessment. Dr. Labus takes the time to understand your history, identify movement dysfunctions, and pinpoint the true root cause of your sciatica — not just where it hurts.
You receive a clear, individualized plan built around your specific pain, goals, and lifestyle. Using expert manual therapy, myofascial release, dry needling, and therapeutic exercise, each session is tailored specifically to you.
Real recovery means more than short-term relief. Dr. Labus equips you with the tools and movement strategies to stay out of pain long-term — so you can get back to sports, work, family, and everything that matters most.
Whether you're managing chronic low back pain, recovering from a sports injury, or living with headaches and jaw tension, dry needling near San Antonio can help. Dr. Labus treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions with precision and care.
Neck, back, and sciatica pain — spine conditions resolved from the root cause up
Shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow injuries — from rotator cuff tears to IT band syndrome and ACL recovery
Headaches, migraines, TMJ, and vertigo — often-overlooked conditions that respond powerfully to manual therapy and dry needling
"Clayton has helped me more than I ever imagined with a pinched nerve in my neck and shoulder. The pain was unbearable for half of my life. After just the first session I had more relief than I have ever had in all the years of doctor visits and hospital visits. I am back to doing everything I was able to when I was a kid. Truly works wonders."
"Clayton's approach to therapy was completely different than other PT I have tried. The whole session is one-on-one care which I never received at PT clinics I went to as they have multiple patients in at once. My pain is completely gone and I am so much stronger and know how to use my body more efficiently. Definitely recommend."
"I came in with lower back and hip pain. An MRI revealed four bulging discs and I was concerned about the need for surgery. I had several injections at a pain clinic with no relief. Clayton assured me that with proper exercise my pain could be relieved. With Clayton's professional treatment plan, I had much relief from the pain."
Meet Your Team
Board-Certified Specialist. One-on-One Care. Every Session.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduated from UT Health Science Center with advanced training in orthopedic manual therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques.
Board-Certified OCS Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification—a distinction held by less than 10% of physical therapists in the country, ensuring expert-level care.
Manual Therapy Certified Certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy with advanced hands-on skills in fascial, muscular, and joint manipulation for lasting pain relief.
Root-Cause Focused Specializes in whole-body movement assessment to identify and treat the true source of wrist pain, not just symptoms.
One-on-One Care Every patient receives Dr. Labus's undivided attention for the entire session—no waiting rooms, no assembly-line treatment.
Active Lifestyle Advocate Originally from Hobson, Texas, Dr. Labus understands the importance of staying active and helps athletes and active adults get back to what they love.
Conveniently located near Alamo Heights and downtown. We're ready to help you break free from foot pain.
We're just 10 minutes from Downtown San Antonio — about 3.3 miles north via Broadway and McCullough Ave into the Alamo Heights area. You'll find us on Melrose Pl, conveniently located near Alamo Quarry Market and Quarry Village. Call us to schedule your appointment: Tuesday–Thursday, 9 AM–4 PM.
Everything you need to know about dry needling and care at Maverick Manual Therapy in San Antonio.
Dry needling uses thin filament needles to target myofascial trigger points — tight, irritable knots in muscle tissue that cause local and referred pain. Rooted in Western anatomy and neuroscience, it releases tension, restores muscle function, and promotes healing where other treatments often fall short.
Most patients feel a brief twitch response or mild ache when the needle reaches the trigger point — a sign the tissue is responding. Dr. Labus carefully adjusts depth and technique based on your comfort throughout every session.
Maverick Manual Therapy operates on an out-of-network model, which allows Dr. Labus to spend your entire session focused on your care — not on what insurance will approve. Call us to discuss your payment options; HSA and FSA are often accepted.
Because we treat root causes rather than symptoms, most patients need fewer total sessions than they expect. A personalized estimate is included in your free phone consult.
Dry needling is effective for back pain, sciatica, headaches, migraines, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome, TMJ, and many other musculoskeletal conditions. Not sure if it's right for you? Start with a free phone consult.