DRY NEEDLING
Dry needling is a targeted technique that uses fine needles to help release areas of increased muscle tension and sensitivity. It is informed by Western medical principles, even though it uses similar needles to acupuncture.
Needles are placed into specific muscle regions to reduce tension, improve movement, and modulate pain. While it can feel uncomfortable at times, many people find the outcomes can be longer-lasting than massage and achieved with less overall discomfort. The process also triggers a range of beneficial physiological responses, including changes in local blood flow and key chemical and hormonal mediators involved in pain and recovery.