dnp is an approach to  musculoskeletal  dry needling that  unlike other approaches such as IMS and Myofascial Trigger Point Release pioneered by Janet Travell, places no emphasis on the needling of trigger points.

dnp incorporates meridian therapy  inspired   needling techniques applied to stimulate change in  tissue anomalies which load the system  neuro-physiologically  resulting in tissue irritation, inflammation and pain sensitivity.

The relevent tissue is located  during a non provocative examination using a process of light palpation, refined  tissue sensitivity and movement analysis and neurodynamic assesment.

The dnp approach employs more superficial and less vigorous techniques than those used in  other approaches .This has obvious benefits for patient and practitioner alike such as reduced discomfort and risk of adverse outcomes.

The incremental addition  and varied  level of stimulation provided  to each patients  tissue  during a dnp treatment  means the issues of non response and over stimulation are not a concern. Both  are known  issues in other dry needling approaches (references provided on request).

dnp also provides a logical, well reasoned approach to clinical presentations where a degree of central sensitisation may exist and “trigger point” type tissue reactions are absent or difficult to locate.