Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dry Needling

Intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Needling, Dry

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2020

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  1. E02w.190.292w
  2. E02w.779.413w

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NLM Classification

WB 460

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dry Needling. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000079245. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000079245
  2. Dry Needling. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_needling
  3. Dry Needling. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1261559