Dry needling is a procedure where fine filament needles are inserted in a person’s trigger points. These trigger points are located in different muscles all over the body and react to a specific body point. These muscles release muscle tension when triggered by a needle, helping to treat the pain a person is feeling. Relaxation of muscles is also induced by putting pressure on specific pressure points.
The Basic Difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture
Dry needling and acupuncture are quite different practices, although same types of needles are used in both practices. Traditional Chinese theories are followed in acupuncture in which needles are inserted into the body’s energy channels. When stimulated, these channels will improve or affect the energy flow of a person.
On the other hand, scientific research, western medicinal practices and pathophysiology are followed in this process. Needles are inserted in the muscle and ligament trigger points … Read the rest