What it involves
A trained clinician uses thin filiform needles to address selected muscular areas. Temporary soreness or twitch responses may occur.
Dry needling
More Than an Adjustment
Dry needling is a musculoskeletal technique that may be included in a broader care plan when appropriate.
Schedule an evaluationNot acupuncture
Dry needling and acupuncture use similar needle types but arise from different clinical frameworks. This distinction is descriptive, not a judgment about either profession.
Clinical decision
Training, health history, goals and contraindications all matter.
Educational information only
This page does not diagnose, prescribe or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Individual results vary. Seek urgent medical care for emergency symptoms.
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