Educational Thursday: Acupuncture VS. Dry needling. Dr. Ortega goes over the differences between acupuncture and dry needling. When both are combined, the results are incredible! #acupuncturists #wellness #dryneedling #educational #relief #painmanagement #chronicpainrelief #orlandoflorida #explore #fyp | Horizon Integrative Medicine

What’s the difference between dry needling and acupuncture? Dry needling and acupuncture both involve inserting thin needles into the skin, but they have different goals, techniques, and philosophies behind them. Dry Needling: Primarily used to treat musculoskeletal pain and improve movement. It's aimed at releasing muscle knots (trigger points) and alleviating tension in the muscles. The needles are inserted into the muscle and removed several times. Acupuncture: Based on traditional Chinese me