I have been in several clinics where dry needling was used for therapeutic and interventive purposes. I saw the positive effects it had on shoulder, elbow, back and hip pathologies. Many patients requested its use after trying it for the first time. The positive effects of this treatment outweigh the cons. Therapists are coming together and standing behind dry needling as an effective intervention capable of promoting tissue healing, releasing trigger points, and reducing pain and muscle spasms.