Dry needling and acupuncture both use fine needles, but they are different treatment approaches.

Understanding the difference can help you know what to expect if dry needling is incorporated into your remedial massage treatment.

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a technique that appropriately trained practitioners may use as part of a musculoskeletal treatment.

Fine, sterile, single-use needles are inserted into selected areas according to the therapist's assessment and training.

At Sana Remedial Massage Cronulla, dry needling may be incorporated into a remedial massage session when appropriate, rather than being used automatically for every client.

Is Dry Needling the Same as Acupuncture?

No.

Acupuncture originates from traditional Chinese medicine and has its own theoretical framework and treatment methods.

Dry needling is generally used as part of a musculoskeletal treatment approach.

Although both use fine needles, they are not the same therapy.

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

People experience dry needling differently.

You may feel very little as a needle is inserted, though treatment in some areas can produce a brief sensation or muscle response.

Your therapist should explain the technique and obtain your consent before proceeding.

Is Dry Needling Suitable for Everyone?

No.

Your health history and individual circumstances need to be considered before dry needling is performed.

If dry needling isn't appropriate or you don't want it, your therapist can use other remedial massage techniques.

Dry Needling Cronulla

At Sana, dry needling is one of several techniques that may form part of an individual remedial massage treatment.

Your treatment is based on assessment, not automatically on a particular technique.

Find out more on our Dry Needling Cronulla service page.