0 a treatment for pain and muscle problems in which needles are put into the skin and muscles at special points around the body:
Sports therapists and other physical therapists typically perform dry needling.
Practitioners of dry needling attempt to release tension from knots and pressure points in muscles.
Before trying dry needling or acupuncture, consult a doctor.
One study published in 2013 showed that dry needling was more effective than a placebo treatment.
Strict guidelines are in place for acupuncturists, but dry needling is not regulated.
