TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING

This technique is used in acupuncture treatments to stimulate muscular contractions and immediately relieve pain. You may have experienced dry needling from a physical therapist, chiropractor, or another medical practitioner. There are some key differences in the way dry needling is learned and practiced between acupuncturists and Western medical practitioners. 

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Below are a couple of my favorite resources to explain the differences and similarities between dry needling and acupuncture.

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The Relationship between Dry Needling and Acupuncture

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Dry Needling vs Acupuncture

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Dry Needling is Acupuncture, but Acupuncture is not Dry Needling

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