
08/21/2025
đź’Ş Benefits of Dry Needling in Physical Therapy
1. Pain Relief
* Effective for chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain (e.g., neck pain, low back pain, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis).
2. Improved Muscle Function
* Increases activation and coordination of muscles that were inhibited by pain or tightness.
3. Faster Recovery
* Can accelerate recovery from injury by reducing tissue restrictions and improving circulation.
4. Reduced Need for Medications
* Offers a non-pharmacological method for pain management.
5. Enhanced Outcomes When Combined with Exercise
* Especially effective when paired with strengthening, stretching, and neuromuscular retraining.