Dry needling, also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling, is an alternative medicine technique adapted from acupuncture.
Dry needling is sometimes also known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS). It involves the use of needles for therapy of muscle pain.
Dry needling is used for helping:
Dry needling may be used to help many other conditions, and is often used in combination with other treatments such as traditional osteopathic techniques.