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Dry Needling by a Physical Therapist: What You Should Know. Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) for the treatment of pain and movement impairments. The technique uses a âdryâ needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle.
Dry needling technique is a modern Western medical modality that is not related to Traditional Chinese acupuncture in any way. Dry Needling was first developed in 1940's by Janet Travell, MD, former medical adviser to White House (JFK's physician).