Is dry needling safe?
The name of the procedure may sound intimidating - but we can assure you that dry needling is safe, minimally discomforting and often an effective technique for patients with musculoskeletal injuries - whether they be acute or chronic.
When you look for a dry needling practitioner, check their education. Acupuncturists are the best dry needlers out there as they have 2,000 hours of training in needling the body.
Other practitioners (like physical therapists and Chiropractors) might be performing this technique with only 100 hours of training.
Play it safe; get dry needling from an acupuncturist that specializes in dry needling. You can find two of them at To The Point PDX!