What’s the difference?

What is the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?

Acupuncture is part of a complete system of Chinese Medicine which focuses on the whole person (mind, body and spirit) diagnostically and not just trigger points. Chinese Medicine diagnosis is applied and very specific points are selected to work on the symptom/s and underlying cause at the same time. Precise needling techniques are used to elicit various changes in the body. Acupuncture is not dry needling, which is practiced by physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage practitioners as an adjunct to their practice and only treats local trigger points. Trigger points help the muscle/s relax. Acupuncturists at times will needle trigger points in combination with acupuncture points. Acupuncture requires a minimum of 3 years studying while dry needling courses vary from 48 - 72 hours.
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What’s the difference?

What is the difference between acupuncture and dry

needling?

Acupuncture is part of a complete system of Chinese Medicine which focuses on the whole person (mind, body and spirit) diagnostically and not just trigger points. Chinese Medicine diagnosis is applied and very specific points are selected to work on the symptom/s and underlying cause at the same time. Precise needling techniques are used to elicit various changes in the body. Acupuncture is not dry needling, which is practiced by physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage practitioners as an adjunct to their practice and only treats local trigger points. Trigger points help the muscle/s relax. Acupuncturists at times will needle trigger points in combination with acupuncture points. Acupuncture requires a minimum of 3 years studying while dry needling courses vary from 48 -72 hours.