Rexburg, Idaho – September 22, 2026 -- Patients dealing with muscle tightness or limited range of motion may encounter a treatment called dry needling during physical therapy, a technique explained in a new article from HelloNation featuring insights from Paul Dye of Rexburg Rehabilitation in Rexburg, ID.
A thin needle targets tight muscle areas without injecting anything.
During dry needling, a physical therapist inserts a thin needle into selected muscles or areas linked to pain, tightness, or restricted movement. The needles carry no medication and nothing is injected into the body. Treatment areas are chosen after the therapist reviews symptoms, mobility, strength, and movement patterns, often focusing on trigger points -- sensitive spots within muscles that feel tight or tender under pressure.
