Dry Needling In Physiotherapy

Trigger-point dry needling is an invasive procedure where a fine needle or acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It is aimed at myofascial trigger points (MTrP) which are hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. Trigger point dry needling can be carried out at superficial or deep tissue level. Superficial dry needling involves inserting the needle up to 10 mm into the subcutaneous tissue its benefits include ease of administration decreased risk of significant tissue trauma reduced risk of nerve and visceral injury and patient comfort.