Dry Needling falls under the umbrella of acupuncture. It is an ancient technique to illicit a response in the local tissue to decrease pain and increase function. It is something that most acupuncturists, especially in the US, are already using as part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. For instance, in 2003, the national board (NCCAOM) found 82% of acupuncturists surveyed used needling of trigger points in patients that presented with pain.
One argument is that Dry Needling is derived from a biomedical perspective, meaning that with an understanding of physiology and anatomy, tissue can be targeted more effectively. This is true! Therefore, to assure you are getting a provider with the best possible skillset, choose a Sports Medicine Acupuncture certified acupuncturist that has had additional training in biomedical diagnostics as well as the acupuncture (and dry needling) expertise to get the most out of your treatments.