Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used by trained healthcare professionals to treat musculoskeletal pain. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific trigger points or tight bands of muscle tissue, without injecting any medication (hence the term "dry"). The goal of dry needling is to stimulate the release of tension and promote healing in affected muscles by triggering a localized twitch response.

This technique can help alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and restore function in areas affected by muscle tightness, inflammation, or injury.