Acupuncture and Dry Needling
Acupuncture and
Dry Needling
Acupuncture and dry needling are treatment modalities that your Physiotherapist may choose to utilise during your session. While both dry needling and acupuncture involve the insertion of thin needles into certain parts of the body, the reasoning behind each treatment method is very different. In acupuncture, needles are inserted into points along meridian lines. These lines represent the organs of the body and are based on ancient Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is based on the idea of balance and restoring proper flow of energy through-out the body. Dry needling is a relatively new treatment based on modern Western medicine. Needles are inserted into trigger points which are areas of pain, spasm or tension in muscles or fascia. When the needles are inserted into trigger points, they elicit a response that releases the trigger point and restores blood flow to the area and therefore normal function.
If you are fearful of needles or unsure, don’t hesitate to let your Physiotherapist know – they will always ask for your written permission before implementing either acupuncture or dry needling in your treatment programme.
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