We often get asked, "what's the difference in dry needling vs acupuncture?" Dry needling is a skilled technique using filiform needles to penetrate the skin &/or underlying tissues to affect change in the body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments and disability. Conversely, acupuncture is a part … Continue reading Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What’s the Difference?
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Functional Dry Needling: What’s The Point?
What is it? Functional dry needling is a technique utilized by physical therapists in order to relieve a trigger point. So, what’s a trigger point? In the simplest form, it is a long lasting, small muscle cramp. This taut band prevents an area of the muscle and all of its involved smaller muscle fibers from … Continue reading Functional Dry Needling: What’s The Point?