Trigger point dry needling is a treatment technique, which uses small filament type needles to release tight muscles with the goal of permanently reducing muscle pain and dysfunction. Physical therapists are now using this technique around the world to effectively treat acute and chronic orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Trigger point dry needling can help you more efficiently treat your patients and improve your outcomes.
Resolve tough cases, particularly chronic pain situations. Keep patients in their work, sport, or activity. Predict results rapidly based on initial response to treatment. Rapidly get patients to their optimal level of function.
Utilizing trigger point dry needling in physical therapy practice allows the patient a more rapid return to a strengthening and exercise program. This results in a faster return to function and prevention of recurrence of the problem.
The rationale for dry needing is based on well-established models of neuropathic pain. Emerging evidence has shown that dry needling is effective in the management of chronic low back pain and whiplash associated disorders.