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Dry needling versus acupuncture

Dry needling versus acupuncture

By Dr Adam Olarenshaw (Osteopath)  | As an Osteopath, one of the most common questions I get asked is: ‘What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?’ Although both therapies involve the insertion of thin, stainless steel needles into the soft tissues, the differences lie in the theory and clinical reasoning behind the needle placement.  How does dry needling…