What’s the Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?

Dry needling and acupuncture are needle-based techniques aimed at alleviating pain, improving function, and supporting recovery, but they differ significantly in their origins, methods, and applications. Dry needling, rooted in Western medicine, targets muscle "trigger points" to relieve tension and enhance mobility, making it ideal for localized pain and sports injuries. Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), focuses on balancing energy flow (Qi) along meridians, offering holistic wellness benefits and addressing chronic conditions, stress, and mental health. Choosing between these therapies depends on individual health goals, with dry needling excelling in muscular relief and acupuncture promoting long-term well-being.

Health, Women's Health, AcupunctureBeck HoehnNovember 17, 2024fertility, women's health, Acupuncture, needles

Debunking 4 Scary Lies About Acupuncture

Acupuncture is not scary! But most people are held back from the many perks of acupuncture by a huge monster with many heads. The big scary monster is a fear of needles. The needle Hydra has many different fears. In this blog we hack through a few of these monster heads and work through some of your fears.

AcupunctureBeck HoehnOctober 26, 2020Mighty River WellnessAcupuncture, needles, debunked, health, Chinese Medicine, holistic, holistichealth