Dry needling is a therapeutic that involves inserting thin needles into the skin and underlying tissues, without injecting any medication or fluid, to target specific areas of muscle tension or dysfunction.
The needles used in dry needling are typically very thin and are inserted into trigger points or tight bands of muscle. By inserting the needle into these trigger points, dry needling aims to stimulate a local twitch response, which can help release muscle tension and alleviate pain.
The specific effects and mechanisms of dry needling include:
the stimulation of neural pathways,
release of endorphins,
the disruption of dysfunctional muscle fibers.
help relax and reset the affected muscles,
improve blood flow, and promote healing.