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Physical Therapist use dry needling with the goal of releasing or inactivating trigger points to relieve pain or improve range of motion. Research supports that dry needling improves pain control, reduces muscle tension, and normalize dysfunctions of the sites at which nerve impulses are transmitted to the muscles. The term "dry" needling indicates that nothing is actually injected into the tissue but the needle itself is what causes the effect when it is inserted into the muscle to release and inactivate trigger points in the tissue. Dry needling can be used as part of your physical therapy treatment plan or can be performed as a separate service for a fee (see spa services).