Nowadays, the most widely used techniques to help reduce the symptoms of many physical conditions are acupuncture and dry needling.
However, in myotherapy, dry needling is one of the most used techniques that help us effectively treat the muscles and everything related to it.
That is why it is very important that you are clear about the differences between both forms of therapy. Although these techniques use needles but do not necessarily have the same reaction in your body.
consequently, If you are one of the people who does not know the difference between these two techniques, and you would like to know a little more before trying it yourself, here in our blog, we give you a look so that when you get to the session you already know what expect and you are more confident and sure of your treatment.
Dry needling
- Is from western medicine or also related to evidence-based medicine.
- The needle is inserted into the muscle belly or directly at the trigger point.
- These needles are very thin. Sometimes the muscle will twitch when you put it in, and it can feel sore if that happens. You usually will feel a little muscle ache or soreness for a day or two after that feels like you worked out that muscle.
- Only be done by specialised therapists.
- Immediate muscle relaxation.
- Sessions once a week in the same muscle.
Acupuncture
- It Is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
- The needle is inserted following the dermatome map without exceeding the first layers of the skin and some energy points according to traditional Chinese medicine.
- As the needle is placed superficially, you do not feel anything, and it does not cause pain.
- The range of therapists who can do it is more variable.
- It is used for different pathologies without medical evidence.
- Sessions every day in the same dermatome.
Now that you know a little more, I invite you to go to a Dry Needling session with us and feel better physically starting today.
