05/31/2026
Let's talk about dry needling!
Dr. Dylan has been providing dry needling for over a year now, with great results. But we still get a lot of questions about what it is and when it's used. So we're putting together 5 Things to Know about Dry Needling!
1. Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
Dry needling is different from acupuncture! Both procedures involve penetrating the skin with sterile, single-use needles, and both use the same type of needles, but that’s where the similarities end. Acupuncture is performed by acupuncturists and based in Eastern medicine, and can treat musculoskeletal pain but also treats other systems of your body. Dry needling has a more scientific basis involving evaluation of pain patterns, postures, nerve pathways, and orthopedic testing. It treats muscle tissue with the goal of reducing muscle and nerve pain, inactivating trigger points and improving movement.
Other dry needling facts to come!