What Is Dry Needling?
The Art of Needling Techniques
Some of the oldest forms of healthcare are documented as styles of needling acupuncture points. There are many techniques utilized by a doctor of TCM.
A common misnomer pressed by lesser trained professions assert that acupuncture is “only” focused on moving Qi or energy to rebalance the system. That is a baseline premise of the system of medicine that is Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture provides for dozens of needling techniques, not just the trigger point release method of DN (dry needling).
Several styles of acupuncture (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) exist and within those styles are multiple techniques that are used according to the needs and sensitivity levels of the patient.
Historical Notes: Dr. Sun Simao
Dr. Sun Simiao was one of the earliest surgeons and acupuncturists in history. He lived during the Sui and Tang dynasties (541-682 CE). He invented the technique of needling points between the spinous processes that effectively releases muscle tension in the lattice muscles that can compress the nerve roots of the spine. Releasing these small muscles can provide significant relief for back pain and radiculopathy (radiating pain due to impingement).
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