The shared aim of dry needling and acupuncture is to provide relief from pain; however, the practices are completely different from each other.
Dry Needling :-The process aims at relieving pain and cramping. Not just that, it may also help improve flexibility in an individual. In this process, the practitioner inserts short, thin, stainless steel filiform needles into pressure points, also known as trigger points. The trigger points are tight areas in the muscles. Nothing is injected into the body as these needles do not contain any liquid.
Dry needling is usually performed by sports therapists and other physical therapists. The two less common types of dry needling are:
- The in and out technique
- The non-trigger points technique
Acupuncture:- While dry needling has recently come into existence, acupuncture is an ancient technique. The technique is said to relieve stress, pain, and discomfort by opening up an individual’s energy slow. In this process, long, thin needles are used to stimulate nerves in the muscles and under the skin. This helps in the production of endorphins, making the individual feel good.
Here is the list of symptoms that can be alleviated using acupuncture:
- Muscle pains and aches
- Nausea
- Menstrual cramping
- Headaches and migraines
- Depression
- Labor pain
- Vomiting
- Joint pain
The certified and experienced professionals at Heather Lane Physical Therapy treat a number of different orthopedic conditions and diseases. Some of the diagnoses we treat every day include –
- Neck – spasm, headache, trigger points, dizziness, “crick in the neck”
- Shoulder – Rotator cuff pain, tendonitis, impingement labral pathology
- Back – herniated “slipped” disc, posture correction, sciatica, low back pain, and fatigue
- Hand & wrist – post-surgery, tennis elbow, epicondylitis
Find out more about Heather Lane Physical Therapy and the services we offer by visiting https://heatherlanept.com/.
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