Dry Needling

Dry needling is a technique used to decrease pain and improve muscle mobility. With this technique, a thin, filiform "dry" needle (without medication or injection), is inserted through the skin and into muscle tissue to stimulate and release myofacial trigger points.

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Dry needling is also sometimes referred to as trigger point dry needling or intramuscular manual therapy.

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Dry needling is NOT acupuncture, which is practiced by acupuncturists and based on traditional Chinese medicine.  

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Dry needling is typically used as part of a larger treatment plan, which includes manuals therapy and corrective exercises, and can help speed up recovery.