What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?

Our physiotherapists use dry needling to release tight bands within muscles and resolve pain. It is very direct to the source of the problem.

It is often used as a quicker way to release tight ‘knots’.

We find dry needling useful if the ‘knot’ is quite deep or resistant to release from many of the other soft tissue techniques and strengthening exercises we use as physiotherapists.

The needles we use are the finest quality Japanese steel, are single use, and individually packaged.

Dry needling works by stimulating the nerves which target pain, improve local circulation and release tension.

We find dry needling popular in managing conditions such as:

  • headaches

  • tennis or golfers elbow

  • tight shoulders

  • piriformis syndrome

  • groin tightness

  • calf tightness

  • back pain

Acupuncture however tends to work on energy systems and meridians based on eastern medicine. You may find needles placed along various parts of your body to satisfy energy flow and release tension. This is more commonly performed as part of Chinese medicine. 

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