Dry needling is a form of trigger point therapy used to break muscle spasms, treat pain and activate flaccid muscles. Using very thin, sterile filament needles, the doctor is able to identify and treat trigger points in the muscle that may be causing pain and contributing to muscle imbalances in the body. There is little to no pain and little to no bleeding associated with this therapy. Patients generally feel some level of relief immediately after the treatment is completed or up to 12 hours after treatment. The number of needles and frequency of treatment will depend entirely on the type condition and the severity of your condition.