Written by:
KASSANDRA KERTZ, PT, DPT
Kassandra can be reached at kass@apexptwellness.com.
Although similar, dry needling and acupuncture are different in many ways. We’ll explore a few of those differences.
“Dry needling, is that like acupuncture?”
This has got to be the most commonly asked question about dry needling, so here are some facts to help understand the differences between the two.
The similarity between dry needling and acupuncture is the tool, or the needle. However, the needles are used in different ways and for different purposes.
The evaluation:
The application:
The goal:
This results in pain relief and the restoration of a healthy physiology.
KASSANDRA KERTZ, PT, DPT
Kassandra can be reached at kass@apexptwellness.com.
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