Dry needling targets muscle knots for pain relief

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Dry needling targets muscle knots for pain relief

Dry needling uses thin needles to release painful muscle knots, offering a quick, targeted therapy to reduce chronic tension and improve movement without medication or surgery.

Dry needling is a technique where thin needles are inserted into painful muscle knots, called trigger points. These tight spots, often causing pain elsewhere, can develop from overuse or injury. When a needle hits a trigger point, it causes a brief twitch, helping the muscle relax and improving blood flow.

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