Dry needling is a great addition to other osteopathic technique. It further promotes muscle recovery by encouraging blood flow and muscle stimulation. This further assists in reducing muscle pain and improved function of the affected areas.

Dry needling is different to acupuncture, although the same type of needles are used. Dry needling works specifically by targeting the trigger points within muscles to reduce muscle pain, whereas acupuncture works by using needles to alter the energy flow "chi" in the body.

At North Star Osteopathy our osteopath Xanthe has undertaken further study in the technique of dry needling at Manual Medicine Australia.