What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a skilled intervention performed by a licensed and certified Doctor of Physical Therapy that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying soft tissues. The term “dry” refers to the needles being solid; they do not inject liquid into the body. Often confused with acupuncture, dry needling is based on western medicine, targeting bony and soft tissue landmarks to decrease muscle tension (tightness), increase blood flow and healing, and reduce pain. Acupuncture, on...
