Dry needling is a treatment done by physical therapist to help relieve muscle pain and tightness.

It helps in conditions like

Muscle knots (trigger points)
• Neck, shoulder, back, hip pain
• Sports injuries
• Pain after work injuries
• Limited range of motion
• Chronic muscle tension

Dry needling vs acupuncture
• Dry needling: medical, evidence-based, targets muscles and trigger points
• Acupuncture: traditional Chinese medicine, based on energy meridians
• Same needle, different purpose and theory