The difference between acupuncture and dry needling

The difference between acupuncture and dry needling
With WSC Physiotherapist Jason
DRY NEEDLING
Swan. Jason is the physiotherapist
for the Australian Beach Volleyball
• The introduction of fine needles into the skin
Program. He has also worked as
and deeper into the muscles, fascia and
team physio with National League
Soccer, Baseball and Rugby League
occasionally joints, tendons and bone/tendon
teams. He is available for both
junctions
acupuncture
and
dry
needling
• Once inserted the needles are manipulated by
appointments by calling 8232 5566.
the Physio until a sensation is felt (often an
ACUPUNCTURE
ache associated with the needle). Techniques
vary from inserting the needle and leaving it
• The insertion of fine needles into the skin
in for 15 minutes or so with occasional
along meridian lines. These lines represent
manipulation to constant peppering (pecking)
organs of the body and have their origins in
of the needle into the region
ancient Chinese medicine
• The manipulation may occur more than once
• The needles are not inserted very deep,
during the treatment
usually a millimetre or so
• The aim of the technique is to change the
• The technique is generally not painful
tone within the muscle allowing it to relax
however the patient may experience a prick
• The needles used are single use sterile
sensation when the needle is introduced; this
needles and are disposed of after use
is more likely to be felt with needles inserted
• Treatment time can vary depending on the
into the digits
technique used
• The needles used are single use sterile
needles and are disposed of after use
• The aim of the treatment is to stimulate the
movement or flow of Chi. Chinese medicine
believes that pain or poor function occurs
when Chi is blocked
• Treatment generally lasts approximately 15
minutes once the needles are introduced

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care of many of the nation’s elite athletes,
including players from the Adelaide Crows,
Adelaide United, 36ERS, Netball SA, Olympic
Teams and many more.

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