Clinical Pearls: Dry Needling and Back Pain

Course overview

This concise online course introduces contemporary pain science and practical management of low back pain, with focused training in dry needling techniques for clinicians. Designed for athletic trainers, physical therapists, and chiropractors, the course covers pain mechanisms, biopsychosocial assessment, differential diagnosis, evidence-based indications/contraindications for dry needling, hands-on procedural principles, integration into multimodal rehabilitation, informed consent/documentation, and outcome measurement to support safe, effective, patient-centered care. Target audience Athletic trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors, sports medicine clinicians, functional medicine practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in rehabilitation, athlete care, performance optimization. Format and outcomes Through modules, participants will be able to explain pain mechanisms, understand how dry needling impacts pain, and collaborate effectively with medical providers. A certificate of completion is available for continuing-education documentation.