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Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture

Date: January 2, 2017

Categories: Dry Needling Tags: dry needle treatment, dry needling, dry needling benefits, dry needling therapy

The difference between dry needling and acupuncture go further than that they both use needles. Dry needle treatment, also known as myofascial point dry needling, is a remarkable and completely natural treatment for chronic and acute pain. Often used as part of a larger treatment plan, it is widely misunderstood by many patients who have questions about dry needling who liken the procedure to acupuncture. The differences between dry needling and acupuncture actually outweigh the similarities by [Read More...]

Top 3 Dry Needling Questions

Date: December 19, 2016

Categories: Dry Needling

For patients suffering from chronic pain, dry needling may provide some much-needed relief. At Denver Physical Medicine & Rehab, we are thrilled to offer this service to our patients. We understand that you may have several questions about this procedure, so today, we would like to provide answers to a few of the ones we hear most frequently. To find out more about dry needling in Denver, keep reading! Dry Needling Frequently Asked Questions What [Read More...]

Conditions You Didn’t Know a Physical Therapist Could Treat

Date: December 5, 2016

Categories: Physical Therapy Tags: conditions, MS, Physical Therapist, physical therapy

Millions of people seek physical therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries each year. Whether caused by sports, accidents or degenerative disorders, these injuries respond well to physical therapy. Did you know, though, that physical therapists can provide treatment for several genetic, neurological and movement disorders as well? Here are just a few of the many surprising conditions physical therapists can treat. 5 Conditions Physical Therapists Can Treat Huntington’s Disease. Huntington’s Disease is a genetic [Read More...]

What Is Dry Needling?

Date: November 21, 2016

Categories: Back Pain Tags: back pain, dry needling, Knee Pain, Shoulder Pain

If you suffer from chronic pain, dry needling may be an effective solution. Though comparable to acupuncture in the sense that needles are inserted into to the body to provide pain relief, dry needling is based on proven western medicine and modern scientific study of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. For many patients suffering from chronic pain, dry needling is a very effective treatment option that provides pain relief while easing muscle tension. At [Read More...]