This technique is often used in the Practice by Linda as an adjunct to other modalities. Dry Needling is a treatment technique whereby a sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) is inserted into the muscle to assist with decreasing pain and improving function through the release of myofascial trigger points (knots in the muscle).

Dry Needling is a not the same as acupuncture, although there are similarities between the two techniques.  Dry Needling is primarily focused on the reduction of pain and restoration of function through the release of myofascial trigger points in muscle.