Sports Acupuncture & Dry Needling
Most people think all needling is the same.
It isn’t.
Dry needling targets muscle.
Sports acupuncture targets the nervous system.
Electroacupuncture enhances signal delivery to the brain and injured tissue.
The difference matters — especially for chronic pain and athletic recovery.
Here’s a concise 1-page guide explaining the mechanisms behind each approach.
Sports Acupuncture & Dry Needling
What’s the difference between Dry Needling, Sports Acupuncture, and Electroacupuncture?
They’re not interchangeable.
One resets muscle.
One recalibrates the nervous system.
One amplifies signal strength for stubborn or chronic pain.
We created this quick 1-page breakdown to clarify how each works and when to use them.
If you are an active person who struggles with chronic pain, or simply want to understand what’s happening when the needles go in — this will help.