Dry Needling is a technique used by healthcare professionals to treat muscle pain and discomfort. Dry Needling involves the use of thin, filiform needles designed to penetrate the skin, to target the underlying soft tissue structures. Dry needling helps to improve range of motion, decrease muscle tone and to reduce pain. It can also be used to increase joint mobility through the release of myofascial trigger points that can hinder joint mobility.
Dry Needling can be used as a stand-alone treatment or used in conjunction with another treatment method, such as massage therapy, for optimal results. It is especially used for acute injuries, which are injuries that have occurred suddenly, and are often very painful. As a result, sometimes massage therapy may be too aggressive to the patient, thus dry needling is used instead to reduce pain and discomfort. It is becoming a widely known form of therapy for the treatment of various injuries, making this technique an essential service offered in the clinic.