Dry Needling

What is dry needling:

Dry needling is a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using filiform needles to penetrate the skin and/or underlying tissues to affect change in body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, and disability. Dry needling is based upon Western medical concepts; requires an examination and diagnosis, and treats specific anatomic entities selected according to physical signs