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Dry Needling
Acupuncture originates from China and has been practiced there for countless years. Although there are records of acupuncture being utilised hundreds of years ago in Europe, it was throughout the second half of the twentieth century it began to spread out rapidly into Western cultures.
Dry Needling involves the insertion of extremely thin needles into the patient’s skin at particular points on the body – the needles are inserted to different depths. It is not specifically known how dry needling works clinically. However, is is understood that it does have some healing advantages, consisting of discomfort relief and alleviation from nausea caused by treatments such as chemotherapy.
According to WHO (World Health Organisation) treatments such as acupuncture and dry needling are effective for treating 28 conditions including low pain in the back, fibromyalgia, migraines, post-operative dental discomfort, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis, in addition to chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Various other studies have revealed that they may assist women with uncomfortable periods. Proof indicates it might have a reliable restorative value for numerous other conditions.
What are the advantages of Dry Needling?
- When performed correctly it is safe
- There are very few adverse effects
- It is an extremely efficient combination therapy
- It works in controlling some sorts of discomfort
- It could be considered for patients who do not respond well to discomfort medicines
- It is an useful alternative for clients who do not want to take discomfort medicines