Dry Needling Therapy Versus Acupuncture, What’s the Difference?
I have been in the practice of using dry needling for 3 years now. I find it to be the most effective tool I have used in my clinic and as a remedial massage therapist for 25 years. The use of an acupuncture needle is used to treat myofascial trigger points, hence the confusion I see with some clients that have previously experienced acupuncture.
The purpose of this article is to address the confusion and to differentiate difference between dry needling and acupuncture.
Dry Needling is a focused treatment for myofascial trigger points. Myofascial trigger points, are taut band in muscle tissues that can cause pain and mostly limited restrict range of movement in a particular part of the body, i.e. shoulder, hip, knee, lumber back etc. When we experience restriction, we experience less mobility in our daily activities causing discomfort and pain.