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Dry Needling and the Mechanism of Acupuncture: What You Need to Know

David Haynes2025-06-18T10:32:11+10:00Categories: Acupuncture, Arthritis & Osteoporosis, Cupping, Dry Needling, Fibromyalgia, Headaches & Migraines, Pain & Injury, Point Injection Therapy, Sciatica & Nerve Pain, Spinal Conditions, Sports Injuries & Pain|

Exploring two powerful tools for pain and musculoskeletal health In recent years, dry needling has gained popularity across physiotherapy and musculoskeletal clinics as a proven method for addressing muscular dysfunction, stiffness, and pain. But for many, it bears a striking resemblance to an older and legitimate therapy — acupuncture. At our Gold Coast Acupuncture clinic, we are frequently asked, "What's the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?" The truth is that although they have different philosophies and origins, the techniques are pretty similar in application and therapy. Let us delve deeper into how dry needling differs from acupuncture, their commonalities of benefits, and why they are both important in modern integrative health care. What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a new Western therapy that uses very fine solid needles to penetrate the skin and stimulate trigger points — bands of tight muscle tissue that can cause

David Haynes2025-05-26T22:33:48+10:00Categories: Acupuncture, Adrenal Fatigue, Anxiety, Autoimmune Disease, Autonomic Dysfunction, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Fibromyalgia, Headaches & Migraines, Hormonal Imbalance, Immune System Restoration, Insomnia & Sleep Disorders, Long Covid, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post Viral Fatigue, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia, Stress, Vertigo & Dizziness|

Blending ancient wisdom with modern clinical insight, Kiiko Style Acupuncture on the Gold Coast is a distinctive and highly effective Japanese style that's increasingly popular across Australia for its success in resolving long-standing and challenging health problems. With its pain-free methods and palpation-based diagnostic system, this approach to acupuncture offers a patient-centred approach that produces concrete results—even for those who've endured for years with unresolved health problems. What Is Kiiko Style Acupuncture? Renowned Japanese acupuncturist Kiiko Matsumoto developed Kiiko

David Haynes2025-05-26T22:33:48+10:00Categories: Dry Needling, Acupuncture, Pain & Injury, Point Injection Therapy, Sciatica & Nerve Pain, Sports Injuries & Pain|

If you're dealing with ongoing pain or joint problems, two popular natural treatments might help: Prolotherapy and Acupuncture. Both are offered locally, and many people are searching for effective Prolotherapy Gold Coast or Acupuncture Gold Coast services to manage their pain naturally. Here's how each therapy works and what science says about them. What is Prolotherapy? Prolotherapy, short for "proliferation therapy," is when a practitioner injects a natural solution—usually made of saline—into weak or damaged joints, ligaments, or

Exploring Chinese Cupping Therapy

David Haynes2025-05-26T22:33:49+10:00Categories: Acupuncture|

Introduction Chinese cupping therapy, an ancient healing practice that dates back thousands of years, has garnered widespread attention in recent years for its potential health benefits. This traditional Chinese medicine technique involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, promoting blood flow and relieving various ailments. Let's delve into the fascinating world of Chinese cupping therapy and explore how it works wonders. Understanding the Basics of Chinese Cupping Origins: Chinese cupping therapy traces its roots to ancient

David Haynes2025-05-26T22:33:50+10:00Categories: Acupuncture, Autoimmune Disease, Dry Needling, Fibromyalgia, Headaches & Migraines, Immune System Restoration, Moxibustion, Pain & Injury, Sciatica & Nerve Pain, Spinal Conditions, Sports Injuries & Pain, Stress|

Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast focuses on providing personalised acupuncture treatments that effectively alleviate the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia through targeted point stimulation and comprehensive care. Trigeminal neuralgia, often described as one of the most excruciating pains known to humanity, affects the trigeminal nerve responsible for facial sensation. While conventional treatments like medication and surgery exist, an increasing number of individuals are turning to alternative therapies such as acupuncture for relief. Let's delve into how acupuncture effectively addresses trigeminal

David Haynes2025-05-26T22:33:50+10:00Categories: Adrenal Fatigue, Autoimmune Disease, Autonomic Dysfunction, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Dry Needling, Headaches & Migraines, Immune System Restoration, Moxibustion|

Introduction: In the recent year or two, we have seen an influx of Bell’s Palsy patients at Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast. This article is to help inform Gold Coast people about the management of Bell’s Palsy using acupuncture. Bell’s Palsy is a condition that can be debilitating, affecting facial muscles and causing paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. Traditional treatments often involve medication or physical therapy, but an alternative approach, acupuncture, has gained traction for

David Haynes2025-05-26T22:33:51+10:00Categories: Acupuncture, Autoimmune Disease, Autonomic Dysfunction, Headaches & Migraines, Immune System Restoration|

We often treat people with tinnitus at Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast. We understand that it can be a distressing and frustrating condition, often affecting sleep and having an impact on mental health. It is a poorly understood condition, and Western medicine has no therapy or drug that has eliminated tinnitus. What causes it? Tinnitus can have many causes: Prolonged loud noises over a long period, such as working and being in loud environments can cause tinnitus and hearing

David Haynes2025-05-26T22:33:52+10:00Categories: Acupuncture, Adrenal Fatigue, Anxiety, Cupping, Depression & Low Mood, Dry Needling, Fertility, Infertility And Conception, Fibromyalgia, Haynes Acupuncture, Head Cold, Coughs & Flu, Headaches & Migraines, IVF, FET & IUI, Labour Induction, Menopause, Moxibustion, Pain & Injury|

Ségolène's passion for this medicine began years ago when she was suffering from chronic pain for many years, after experiencing acupuncture her sleepless nights transformed into peaceful rest. Being a Mum of three, she understands how difficult and sometimes complicated looking after your own health can be, so she is dedicated to helping others find energy and balance in their busy life. What Eastern Medicine offers is a philosophy that empowers you; it teaches you to listen to emotions, to

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