Comparative techniques of acupuncture and dry needling intersecting with trigger point physiology and diagnostics

A cross-discipline narrative review

In 2023, Dr. Jordan Barber and colleagues published an article in Medical Acupuncture (Volume 35, Issue 5, pages 220-229) that compared different techniques of acupuncture and dry needling, looking at how they relate to trigger points in the body. The paper is a narrative review, meaning it brings together information from various sources rather than conducting new experiments. The authors wanted to bridge the gap between acupuncture and dry needling by exploring how both approaches address muscle pain and tension through trigger point treatment. The article helps practitioners from different backgrounds understand how these techniques overlap and how they can be used to improve patient care.

Link the the Journal Article: PubMed

Citation: Barber J, Lodo F, Nugent-Head A, Zeng X. Comparative techniques of acupuncture and dry needling intersecting with trigger point physiology and diagnostics: A cross-discipline narrative review. Published: Medical Acupuncture 2023 35:5, 220-229