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Apr 18 2023

Orthopedic Acupuncture Vs. Traditional: What is the Difference?

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide range of health conditions. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of acupuncture to treat orthopedic conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, and joint pain. While traditional acupuncture and…

Written by Jen · Categorized: Chinese Medicine Basics, Dry Needling, FAQ, Pain and Injury · Tagged: acupuncture, dry needling, Orthopedic acupuncture

Nov 13 2018

Acupuncture and Dry Needling, Are They the Same?

Acupuncture and dry needling, are they the same thing, or two different therapies? Well, it depends on who you ask. Ask an acupuncturist, the answer is yes, they are the same thing. Ask a physical therapist or athletic trainer, and the answer is no, it is very different. As an acupuncturist, I do fall in…

Written by Jen · Categorized: Chinese Medicine Basics, Dry Needling · Tagged: dry needling

Oct 11 2017

What is Dry Needling?

Dry Needling is a pain management therapy that is gaining traction in the orthopedic medicine world. Treatment of pain is a real challenge for Western Medicine, but the opioid epidemic in this country has made finding alternatives a priority.  This is where trigger point acupuncture, also called dry needling, comes into play.  The term “dry…

Written by Jen · Categorized: Chinese Medicine Basics, Dry Needling · Tagged: dry needling

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