#dry needling needles

[medtac12]

 A guide on acupuncture and dry needling

For the purpose of treating various physical, mental, and emotional conditions and relieving pain, thin needles are inserted into the body during acupuncture and dry needling treatments. Acupuncture, which is a part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in Asia. By focusing on specific body points, or acupoints, which correspond to particular organs or bodily systems, it aims to balance the body's energy flow (Qi) and restore health. Chronic pain, headaches, and emotional disorders are just a few of the conditions that can be treated with acupuncture. It is also used to promote general health and well-being. But usually there is a confusion between acupuncture and dry needling that bothers a lot of people.

Treating musculoskeletal conditions with dry needling is a contemporary Western strategy. It focuses on particular trigger points—areas of muscle tension or knots that can hurt or cause discomfort. Dry needling is primarily used to treat musculoskeletal conditions like chronic pain, muscle tension, and sports injuries. Selecting a qualified practitioner who is certified and trained in the specific technique you're interested in is crucial when thinking about acupuncture or dry needling. It's also crucial to understand exactly what the treatment entails and what to expect from it.

Is acupuncture needles the best or dry needling needles?

The condition being treated and the practitioner's preference will determine whether to use acupuncture needles or dry needling needles.

Compared to dry needling needles, acupuncture needles are typically thinner and more flexible because they are made for use in traditional Chinese medicine. They are employed to stimulate acupoints on the body, which are thought to correspond to particular organs or bodily systems. To balance the body's energy flow and promote health, acupuncture needles are used.

On the other hand, dry needling needles are typically thicker and stiffer, and they are made specifically to treat muscle tension and pain. They are used to target specific trigger points, which are knots or areas of muscle tension that can be painful or uncomfortable. To relieve muscle tension and increase range of motion, dry needling is done with needles.

The choice of needle type will depend on the practitioner's preference, the condition of the specific patient, and the intended outcome of the treatment. Both types of needles can be effective in treating pain.

So, what’s the major difference in both treatments?

The underlying philosophy and method of treatment used in acupuncture and dry needling differ significantly.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a holistic strategy for health and wellness, is the foundation of acupuncture. It focuses on acupoints, which are specific points on the body that correspond to particular organs or bodily systems, in order to balance the body's energy flow (Qi) and restore health. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as chronic pain, headaches, and emotional disorders, as well as to advance general health and wellbeing.

On the other hand, dry needling is a more focused and localized method of treating musculoskeletal pain and injuries. It targets particular trigger points—areas of muscle tension or knots that can hurt or cause discomfort. Most commonly, musculoskeletal conditions like chronic pain, muscle tension, and sports injuries are treated with dry needling.

Another distinction is that while dry needling is typically administered by physical therapists, chiropractors, or other healthcare professionals who have completed specialized training in dry needling, acupuncture treatment is typically provided by licensed acupuncturists who have completed specialized training in TCM.

Last but not least, in addition to acupuncture, other modalities may be used during treatment, including herbal remedies, cupping, moxibustion, etc., while the only tool used in dry needling is a needle.

[reactiveclinic2]

Dry Needling Needles Dry needling Needles is a modern technique for easing muscular pain by inserting needles into the body.

[shima-draws]

THINKING about maybe drawing tonight if my back lets me. Send me some doodle requests ;) Can be of AUs, ships, OCs, whatever!

[sluttyfranzkafka]

Felted a little mouse today. Plus an extravagant bowtie for when he has a mouse gala or mouse funeral or when he needs to be the prettiest mouse at the mouse wedding to get back at his ex-mouse.

[flammentanz]

Donald Sutherland (1935 - 2024)

[lasloser-mc-useless]

Nows probably best to dump some of the homestuck art I haven't put on this blog yet.

Here's this Gamzee I drew while watching an lsd dream emulator vod.

Here's Vriska as a pathetic little worm thing

And here's this dave I made out of air dry clay who will probably die if you breathe on him.

I'll probably make more art later. Will I post it here? Maybe...

Maybe.

[meita716]

2016年に出した写真集のweb再録です

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[randomrichards]

R.I.P. DONALD SUTHERLAND:

The Canuck actor

Who became film royalty

With iconic voice

[cahootings]

I asked my PT today the main differences between dry needling and acupuncture and she made the same face I make when people ask me about astronomy vs astrology

[scooplery]

i need actual pain relief for my back. everything HURT and i can't tolerate nsaids and also they don't fucking do anything for me anyways so i am just rawdogging 5/10 pain every day. man

[ninja-knox-ur-sox-off]

our tree fell over merry christmas ! [Breakdances]

[bigmammallama5]

pulling a 12 hour shift at the wood kiln this weekend kinda set me back with my shoulder/neck trouble i've been having. but i did go to pt yesterday and we tried dry needling for the first time (two in my left trapezius, on the top near my neck) and what the fuck. i dont understand how that all works and usually approach it with a healthy amount of questioning but my muscle released and i feel so much better. i didnt hurt when i got up today lol other than im sore where i got stuck (and yes im still doing my exercises im gonna get a good grade in dont screw your body up)

(we also think that muscle is the culprit for my nerve tingling in my hand, that reacted during the procedure and has also since improved)

[shima-draws]

Also it really sucks bc I want to draw but I CAN’T bc I’m in a lot of pain rn. Sitting here like

[abhorablestuff]

Felted Luna Moth on Cotton

Still gotta cleanup, iron, and frame, but I am looking forward to doing more of these :3

[mwagneto]

[zuble]

got needled again today. apparently it worked so well on me last time that the pt brought in his assistant to watch this time, to show her how it’s done.

love when my fucked up body gets used as an example (genuine)