Dry needling, also known as intramuscular therapy, is the use of solid filiform needles (acupuncture needles) for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and soft tissue dysfunction. The insertion of needles into specific targets helps to increase local blood flow to tissue and relax muscle tension.

Dry needling can also stimulate endorphin release, the body’s natural pain relieving chemical. Dry needling is a very effective modality in treating a variety of painful disorders, both acute and chronic. Usually, Dry Needling is combined with soft tissue therapy to break up adhesion’s and trigger points for maximum results.