dry needling
noun[U]
uk/ˌdraɪ ˈniː.dəl.ɪŋ/us/ˌdraɪ ˈniː.dəl.ɪŋ/atreatmentforpainandmuscleproblemsin whichneedlesare put into theskinandmusclesatspecialpointsaround thebody:
干针疗法Practitioners usedryneedlingtorelievemusclepainandcramping.治疗师用干针疗法缓解肌肉疼痛和痉挛。
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- Sportstherapistsand otherphysicaltherapiststypicallyperformdryneedling.
- Practitioners ofdryneedlingattempttoreleasetensionfromknotsandpressurepointsinmuscles.
- Beforetryingdryneedlingoracupuncture,consultadoctor.
- Onestudypublishedin 2013showedthatdryneedlingwas moreeffectivethan aplacebotreatment.
- Strictguidelinesare inplacefor acupuncturists, butdryneedlingis notregulated.
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