Dry needling is a modern and science-based therapy focused on treating pain and dysfunction in musculoskeletal conditions. The needling stimulates a healing response in the body.
- Trained physical therapists palpate trigger points in the muscles of a painful body part (or location) and the surrounding musculature.
- A “dry” needle, or a needle not delivering a medication, is inserted into the trigger point to elicit pain relief, increase circulation to the muscle, and decrease muscle tightness.