“Do you want a towel to bite down on?” my physical therapist asked, holding a steel needle that looked like half a strand of angel hair pasta inches above my hip flexor. I was desperate. I hadn’t ...

Physical therapist Vincent Ragozine attaches leads to dry needles Clark’s knee. Staff photos / R. Michael Semple Physical therapist Vincent Ragozine slid another long, thin needle into Lori Clark’s ...

Dry needling is a possible treatment for musculoskeletal pain. This treatment is similar to acupuncture. Dry needling involves inserting short needles into trigger points to relieve pain. Dry needling ...

A St. Luke’s physical therapist gave a demonstration of dry needling and explained what conditions it may improve. The hospital says it helps with “musculoskeletal problems, can help improve range of ...

Dry needling is similar to acupuncture and may offer some relief from rheumatoid arthritis. However, there’s limited evidence to support the benefits of this therapy. Dry needling is a therapy that ...

Hip flexor pain can affect your mobility, making it harder to walk or stand up. Mild to moderate hip flexor pain may improve with RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. If your pain doesn't ...