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Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte
"Dry needling" is a technique that is gaining traction here in the States. Not quite acupuncture--the concept, as I understand it, is to force the muscle to relax from its spasm by activating a "trigger point". I have not personally undergone it (though my chiro has recommended it for my consistently problematic lower back) but a coworker of mine has. He was a skeptic but says it helped him immensely.
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I started "dry needle" therapy a couple of months ago for decades long abuse of my legs from running. It works.
Also, FWIW, it has nothing to do with acupuncture. It is a technique developed by physicians and physical therapists. I would not trust a chiropractor to do this, but then again I wouldn't trust a chiropractor to walk my dog across the street. Find a licensed PT that has added it to their practice. Expect added soreness for up to 48 hours after initial treatment but it will quickly subside.