Dry needling is a treatment performed by skilled, trained physical therapists, certified in the procedure. A thin monofilament needle penetrates the skin and treats underlying muscular trigger points for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.
Conditions treated during dry needling include:
- Joint issues
- Hip fractures
- Tendonities
- Migraine and tension-type headaches
- Jaw and mouth problems, such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
- Whiplash
- Repetitive motion disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Spinal issues
The techniques/methods used for dry needling include:
- Superficial
- Deep