The Conversation

Physio ‘dry needling’ and acupuncture – what’s the difference and what does the evidence say?

Physiotherapists are increasingly offering needling therapies in addition to their standard care. Many Australian physiotherapists in private practice now offer dry needling or Western medical ...
Medical Xpress

On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling?

You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and ...
Business Insider

Why your physical therapist might recommend dry needling — and whether it actually works

For people dealing with acute or chronic pain, medication is far from the only relief. Dry needling is a relatively painless, effective technique designed to treat muscular discomfort. Here's what you ...
The Vindicator

Dry needling offers alternative to pain medications

Physical therapist Vincent Ragozine attaches leads to dry needles Clark’s knee. Staff photos / R. Michael Semple Physical therapist Vincent Ragozine slid another long, thin needle into Lori Clark’s ...
The Durango Herald

Dry needling takes off as a way to ease chronic pain

To ease it, her physical therapist, Kolten Tea, used dry needles to help loosen the deep muscles in her lower back and thigh, in addition to other exercises. After inserting the needles, Tea sent a ...
KCBD

Dry needling for pain – does it work?

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - We've all heard of acupuncture, using tiny needles to alleviate pain and other problems. But there is something similar to that called dry needling. Gary Kearns, ScD, is an ...
WLRN

Judge Pokes Hole In ‘Dry Needling’ Rule

Florida physical therapists cannot offer “dry needling” procedures to their patients, a state judge ruled Monday in a legal challenge filed by a group representing acupuncturists. Administrative Law ...
Medical Xpress

Physio 'dry needling' and acupuncture: What's the difference and what does the evidence say?

Physiotherapists are increasingly offering needling therapies in addition to their standard care. Many Australian physiotherapists in private practice now offer dry needling or Western medical ...