Dry needling is a newer treatment which has evolved over the last few decades. It is also sometimes called intramuscular stimulation. It focuses exclusively on treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pain by releasing trigger points which are areas of knotted or hard muscle.

 

Acupuncture restores energy flow, while dry needling targets dysfunctional muscle trigger points.

 

It can decrease muscle tightness, increase blood flow and reduce pain. In addition, easing the trigger points may improve flexibility and increase range of motion. That’s why this method is often used to treat sports injuries, muscle pain, spasms, knots and even fibromyalgia pain.