Both practices are widely considered effective at relieving pain, discomfort, and tension; however, their approaches differ. Acupuncture differs in that it utilizes needles inserted into strategic points on the body to provide pain relief from within. Dry needling on...
Dry needling is a method used to relieve pain, stiffness and other symptoms by inserting very fine needles into the skin and muscles. The purpose of dry needling is to release trigger points – areas of muscle tension that cause discomfort when touched. Trigger...
Dry needling is a treatment that uses a fine needle to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and promote healing in your body. It’s often employed by physical therapists, chiropractors and licensed acupuncturists. When a trigger point relaxes, it causes an immediate...
Sciatica is a type of back or leg pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. This may occur from injury, herniated discs, or other causes. Physical therapists frequently employ dry needling to reduce pain and increase mobility for their patients with sciatica. It...
Your physical therapist has recently introduced you to dry needling, an effective treatment that can reduce pain and build muscle strength. Dry needling is a technique in which an extremely fine needle is inserted into trigger points on your muscles, causing chronic...
