Dry needling is used by healthcare professionals, particularly physical therapists, to treat pain and muscle tightness. It requires thin needles into the skin and muscles to stimulate trigger points or myofascial trigger points (knots) in the muscles. The term “dry needling” is used to differentiate this technique from the use of acupuncture needles, which is
Physical therapists and other trained healthcare providers use dry needling treatment to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement issues. It is almost always used with a larger pain management strategy that may include exercise, stretching, massage, and other techniques. A provider uses thin, sharp needles to treat underlying myofascial trigger points during this treatment. Trigger points
