The FAKTR PodcastJuly 26, 202400:45:15

#85 - The Intersection of Dry Needling and Acupuncture in Clinical Practice with Dr. Gary Estadt, Part 1

The Intersection of Dry Needling and Acupuncture in Clinical Practice with Dr. Gary Estadt, Pt. 1

Needling techniques, can be some of the most effective treatments in a healthcare providers arsenal.And while both use solid filiform needles and target specific points in the body, they differ in their historical background, philosophy, and terminology.

In Part 1 of this two episode series, we'll learn about the fascinating history of needling that goes back over 5,000 years, with insights into the incredible case of Otzi the Iceman.

We will also discuss the critical differences and surprising similarities among dry needling, Western medical acupuncture, and traditional Chinese acupuncture.

Key Themes in Today’s Episode: 

acupuncture,chiro,doctor,therapy,wellness,dr. gary estadt,dry needling,myofascial trigger points,#chiropractic acupuncture,neuroanatomy,clinician,