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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.
Acupuncturists have opposed the use of dry needling by PTs, charging that PTs are practicing acupuncture, are unqualified to do so, and are a risk to public safety. Brendan Carney, LAc, MAOM, JAS, however, says his profession's stance is ill-informed and driven by irrational fear.