Acupuncture is effective in treating pain and can even be twice as effective as the best analgetic drug therapy for back pain and musculoskeletal pain. Acupuncture, whether Chinese or Dry Needling, is a powerful weapon for treating many types of pain and ailments. The main difference between them is that Chinese Acupuncture is used for all types of pain and ailments, while Dry Needle (Dry Needle) mainly for local myofascial pains.

The Dry Needling technique uses a fine flexible needle as in classical acupuncture. The technique involves the insertion and repeated manipulation of the needle on the trigger point, so as to produce a local contraction response which will result in muscle relaxation.

Mechanism of Dry Needling

Over the years it has been proven that the long-term therapeutic effect is due to the mechanical stimulus of the needle itself. When a needle tip hits a trigger point, the muscle reacts with a local contraction.

The Dry Needling technique can mechanically disrupt the normal contraction of the trigger point. Dry Needling stimulates certain neurological sensors in the body that modulate pain signals. It can also cause positive local biochemical changes and lead to increased blood flow.