To relieve muscle tension, lessen pain, and regain function, a technique called dry needling is used. Dry needling and acupuncture are not the same, despite their similarities in appearance. Although both treatments involve the use of needles, the training and methods used vary. A science-based treatment for pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction is dry needling. What Is Dry Needling? The term “dry needling” was created to distinguish it from “injection needling,” which involves injecting something into the tissue with a hypodermic syringe. Dry needling is an invasive technique in which solid filament (acupuncture) needles are introduced into the skin and tissues beneath. With a focus on enhancing tissue healing and regaining…