Dry needling is a relatively modern treatment, which is growing in popularity. Similar to acupuncture, the process involves inserting very fine, stainless steel needles into the skin. The needles don’t contain any fluid, or involve injections, hence the term “dry”. The needles are placed in or around muscular trigger points. Here they act to stimulate the body’s nervous system, and diminish areas of muscle “knots”, pain or inflammation. The treatment is pain free, and can often be less uncomfortable than deep tissue massage treatment.