Dry Needling 304: Primary Trigger Points for Releasing Myofacial Stress Patterns Using Dry Needling

Course overview

*Differentiate primary, secondary, diffuse, and universal myofascial trigger points based on palpation findings and referred pain patterns. *Describe how diffuse trigger points form myofascial stress patterns that correspond to six classical acupuncture meridians. *Apply the recommended dry needling treatment sequence by palpating local and adjacent points before needling distal universal points. *Identify the eight universal dry needling points and their associated myofascial stress patterns, landmarks, and needling techniques.