Dynamic Neuromuscular Dry Needling (DNX2)©

Event Phone: (603) 417-4953

Instructor: Gary M. Estadt
Date: October 2–4, 2026
Location: Middleton Chiropractic (40 Pointe Pl Ste 125, Dover, NH 03820)
Hours: 2 hours Distance Learning (Clean Needle Technique & Infection Control) + 23 hours Live Instruction

This course will prepare the chiropractic physician to practice Trigger Point Needling (TrPtDN) for Neuromusculoskeletal conditions. A variety of TrPtDN techniques will be taught in the 25 hours, enabling the practitioner to diagnose and safely treat NMS conditions with confidence.

Program Goals & Learning Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this program, the registrant will be able to:

1. Demonstrate Clean Needle Technique and understand Infection Control
2. Perform safe and precise needling of the anatomical structures following standardized safety procedures including the clean needling technique, the safe insertion protocols along with the safe needle removal and disposal, and blood management protocols.
3. Understand the concepts of Trigger Point Needling and how it differentiates from Acupuncture.
4. Develop an understanding of the different theories and methods of Trigger Point Needling.
5. Demonstrate and understand proper Trigger Point Needling Techniques.
6. Understand various treatment protocols for treating Neuromusculoskeletal conditions, including Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes.
7. Understand risk management and how to Inform patients and other practitioners about the possible adverse effects of acupuncture interventions, based on current information published in the peer reviewed literature.