Common Misconceptions of Dry Needling
Have you been thinking about trying dry needling but want some questions answered before you schedule an appointment? Maybe you aren’t quite sure what dry needling is, are confused about how it differs from acupuncture or you are simply afraid that it will be painful. Myth: Dry needling and acupuncture are exactly the same Truth: Dry needling and acupuncture, while they use the same needle types, are two very different treatments. Dry needling is a therapeutic technique where a trained physical therapist inserts small, sterile, solid filament needles into the skin and muscle directly at a trigger point. The ultimate goal is to generate a “twitch response” which helps release the tension and pain located in the muscles. On the other hand, acupuncture involves the insertion of these thin needles through the skin at strategic points of the body. It is a key component of Traditional Chinese medicine that is believed to adjust and alter the body’s energy flow into healt...