While evidence of long-term benefits is lacking, research suggests dry needling may provide safe, short-term relief for neck pain. Share on Pinterest Ricardo Mendoza Garbayo/Getty Images Dry needling, ...

Dry needling for headaches is a procedure that involves inserting thin needles into tight areas of muscle. It may help relieve headaches. Dry needling targets tight areas of muscle in the upper back, ...

Dry needling is typically performed by a physical therapist to relieve pain and improve mobility. Needles are stuck into muscular knots, which triggers contraction followed by muscle relaxation. This ...

Dry needling is a possible treatment for musculoskeletal pain. This treatment is similar to acupuncture. Dry needling involves inserting short needles into trigger points to relieve pain. Dry needling ...

Pain is an unfortunate part of life. As much as we'd like to avoid it, sometimes we just can't. Injuries occur unexpectedly, putting a bump (and sometimes a major detour) into our daily routines.