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Acupuncture and dry needling are not the same. Acupuncture is a practice based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and is performed by trained acupuncturists. Though dry needling uses the same needles that acupuncture does, the treatment techniques differ greatly. While acupuncture requires specific points throughout the body to be stimulated for specific effects, dry needling requires the needles to be inserted into the specific physiologic tissue that is causing the pain.
Following the dry needling procedure, it is not uncommon to feel sore in the area that was treated. This soreness is often described as the soreness one feels after an intense workout at the gym and usually lasts 24-48 hours. Bruising is also possible after treatment and should not be cause for concern. Feeling increased range of motion, less muscle tightness, fewer aches, and/or reduced pain immediately following dry needling is also common.
Most don't even feel the needle is inserted. Others may feel a small pinch. Some discomfort occurs when the needle advances into the trigger point and you experience a twitch, but this is very brief.
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