Dry needling can be easier to explain by first stating what it is not. Though there is an ongoing debate regarding the benefits of dry needling vs acupuncture, most agree that they are very different. Simply put, dry needling is similar to a small part of acupuncture entitled “ashi” acupuncture or trigger point acupuncture. This is the very origin of dry needling. However, the similarity in location and the fact that the epidermis is punctured to one degree or another is where the similarities end. continue reading
