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