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Treatment Options for Herniated Discs

Treatment Options for Herniated Discs

The Cushion of the Spine As humans, our spine is filled with discs between each of our bony vertebrae. These discs act as a cushion between each vertebra which is stacked on top of each other to make up our entire spinal column. Often, when a disc herniates, the jelly-like nucleus of the inner portion […]

Spine
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture: What’s the Difference?

Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture: What’s the Difference?

The Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture Dry needling is a technique often used by professionals including but not limited to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and chiropractors. A question that comes up frequently is the similarities and differences between dry needling and acupuncture. There are only a few similarities between the two. First, they […]

Dry Needling