what is dry needling good for

Dry needling is a relatively recent, noninvasive treatment to relieve pain. It differs from acupuncture, another form of needle therapy.Dry needling is a technique used to relieve pain by pinpointing trigger points – or muscles that are irritable and sore...

what is dry needling in physical therapy

Dry needling is a pain-relieving technique physical therapists use to reduce muscle tightness and soothe inflammation. It involves inserting a needle into muscle trigger points (TrPs), or knotted-up areas of muscles. When the needle is inserted into a trigger point,...

what dry needling does

Moore Physical Therapy What Dry Needling Does Dry needling is a treatment technique that uses a thin, sterile needle to target myofascial trigger points (tight knots in muscle tissue or scar tissue). It reduces inflammation, relaxes stiff muscles and boosts...

what is dry needling used for

Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that uses fine needles to loosen muscle tension, reduce pain and inflammation, and promote healing. When performed by a licensed physical therapist, dry needling is safe and effective for its intended purposes. Treatment...

how does dry needling help

Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that uses needles to relax muscle tension, relieve tendonitis and inflammation, and promote healing. It’s an effective treatment for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee...

how does dry needling therapy work

Dry needling is a non-drug, minimally invasive technique that promotes healing after injury, increases mobility and reduces pain. It utilizes fine needles to target muscle trigger points which may cause discomfort or limit movement. Physical therapists, acupuncturists...