Health Craft Clinic
602 W Hastings St V6B 1P2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

#WisdomWednesday A common modality our physiotherapist uses in the clinic is different needling techniques. The most common two types of needling include dry needling and acupuncture. Even though the two variations may look very similar, there are distinguishable characteristics that set them apart! Dry needling is an evidence-based practice involving the insertion of a thin needle into trigger points throughout the body. Its main focus is to treat myofascial and neuropathic... pain in the muscles and nerves allowing the patient to experience a decrease in muscle tension and reactivation of nerve function. Acupuncture stems from traditional Chinese medicine which channels the energy flow within the body (qi) to treat chronic pain, inflammation and other various health conditions. The insertion of these thin needles re-activates the balance of energy flow in the body which is believed to provide healing properties to the body. At our clinic we use a combination of these two techniques to treat pain and inflammation. Our physiotherapist believes both techniques compliment one another very well when helping patients regain function and mobility. Interested in trying needling? Give us a call at (604) 563-4411 and book and appointment today!