Dry needling is a very successful medical treatment which uses thin needles to restore normal function in a muscle affected by myofascial trigger points. Myofascial trigger points are restricted, sensitised points within a muscle characterised by reduced blood flow and contracted muscle fibres.
Dry needling of these points can restore apparent loss of strength or length of a muscle, reduce pain and improve blood flow to an area. These points are common within us all but when directly related to the problem you are experiencing, de-activating these points and restoring normal function can be very helpful in the rehabilitation process.