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Dry Needling or Acupuncture?

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Whats the difference?

Dry Needling and Acupuncture use similar types of needles, but have different types of applications.

Dry Needling is used for relief of muscle, joint and nerve pains.

Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice that can treat more than just muscle and joint conditions. Some other uses for Acupuncture include hormonal health, gut and digestive issues, allergies, fertility and pregnancy, and much more.

Dry Needling usually involves stimulation of the needles - that means we move the needle to stimulate the muscle to release. Needles usually only stay in for a short time.

Acupuncture can involve a large number of needles being positioned, and usually the needles are left to do their work without being stimulated. Sometimes this can be for up to 30 minutes or more, depending on the treatment. 

Dry Needling directly inserts the needles into the muscle that we want to affect. Usually this is overly tight, spasming muscle areas, and our goal is to reduce the muscle tension.

Acupuncture doesn't always insert the needles into the affected area. For example, back pain can be effectively treated by applying acupuncture to the arms, hands and feet!

So which is better?

Both Dry Needling and Acupuncture have been shown to be effective techniques! We don't believe one is better than the other - and often these two techniques can be very complementary!

Want to try Dry Needling? Book a Myotherapy treatment with us!

Want to try Acupuncture? We can highly recommend Amanda at Upwey Acupuncture.
Got a question about Myotherapy?
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Simple Wellness Myotherapy & Remedial Massage Clinic
Shop 12B
150 Kelletts Rd
Rowville VIC 3178
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Phone us on
03 8204 0970
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Email us at
​hello@simplewellness.com.au
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Mel Hanley is registered as a member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia as both a Remedial Massage Therapist and Myotherapist.
Duke Autret is registered as a member with AMT as a Remedial Massage Therapist.
Jacqui Mulholland is registered as a member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia as a Remedial Massage Therapist.

  • Home
  • Treatments & Bookings
  • Pain and Conditions Myotherapy & Remedial Massage Can Treat
    • Bursitis
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Injury Prevention
    • Plantar Fasciitis
    • Pregnancy Pain
    • Rotator Cuff
    • Sciatica and Disc Injury
    • TMJ and Jaw Pain
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Meet Our Team
    • Mel Hanley
    • Duke Autret
    • Jacqui Mulholland
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What Happens In A Typical Myotherapy Treatment?
    • Myotherapy or Remedial Massage?
    • Dry Needling or Acupuncture?
    • Can I Claim with Private Health?
  • Patient Stories and Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact