Acupuncture needles are used in this method to loosen up knotted muscles and trigger points. The needle is placed into the muscle fibers and held there until the muscle starts to show symptoms of tension release. When carried out by a trained professional, it is a safe therapeutic method. The dry needling aids in muscular relaxation and encourages greater blood flow to the area being treated, which then brings with it additional nutrients and speeds up the healing process. People who have dry needling frequently report feeling more energized, relaxed, and generally healthy and well.