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

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  1. Rapid pain relief (often within minutes)

  2. Increased range of motion

  3. Decreased headache frequency

  4. Faster recovery from sports and overuse injuries

Benefits Backed by Research

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.

Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture

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

What the Latest Research Shows

Reference

Dunning J, et al. Dry needling: a literature review with implications for clinical practice guidelines. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021.