Dry needling is a treatment technique performed by physical therapists to help improve pain and relieve muscular tension.

Dry needling involves placing a thin, single-filament needle into the affected area of the muscle, often eliciting a “twitch” or “cramping” response from the muscle, followed by increased muscular relaxation.

Dry needling works best when used as part of a comprehensive plan that includes movement assessment and exercise programming.

In the state of Maryland, physical therapists are required to perform at least 80 additional hours of specialized continuing education beyond their entry-level coursework in order to obtain certification in dry needling.

Dry needling is offered as a part of physical therapy and recovery sessions at the North Laurel clinic location.