Dry needling is a physiotherapy technique that targets trigger points, which are tight, painful spots within muscle tissue. It helps release tension and reduce pain. It uses the same thin needles as acupuncture but is grounded in Western anatomy and neuromuscular science rather than traditional Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture follows meridian pathways from traditional Chinese medicine. Dry needling, also called IMS or intramuscular stimulation, is directed at specific muscles and movement patterns identified during your physiotherapy assessment.
