Dry needling is a highly effective treatment that uses thin, solid needles to release painful trigger points (“knots”) in muscles, reduce muscle tension, and restore normal movement—often with immediate results.
Dry Needling
Feel the difference in one session.
Benefits Backed by Research
Rapid pain relief (often within minutes)
Increased range of motion
Decreased headache frequency
Faster recovery from sports and overuse injuries
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture
Dry needling is based on modern Western medicine and neuroanatomy. Acupuncture is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians. Different training, different goals—both can be helpful.
What the Latest Research Shows
A 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy found dry needling provides clinically meaningful pain reduction and improved function for:
Neck pain and headaches
Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff issues
Low back pain
Plantar fasciitis
Tennis/golfer’s elbow
Reference
Dunning J, et al. Dry needling: a literature review with implications for clinical practice guidelines. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021.