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Dry needling is a procedure commonly used for stress relief and digestive disorders.
Dry needling is a procedure commonly used for stress relief and digestive disorders.
False (B)
The main side effect of dry needling is usually fatigue.
The main side effect of dry needling is usually fatigue.
False (B)
Dry needling is an expensive procedure that is not considered safe.
Dry needling is an expensive procedure that is not considered safe.
False (B)
Research shows that dry needling can help release trigger points to relieve muscle pain and stiffness.
Research shows that dry needling can help release trigger points to relieve muscle pain and stiffness.
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It is necessary to consult a healthcare provider before undergoing dry needling treatment.
It is necessary to consult a healthcare provider before undergoing dry needling treatment.
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Dry needling and acupuncture are essentially the same procedure with no differences.
Dry needling and acupuncture are essentially the same procedure with no differences.
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Dry needling is a technique used by chiropractors to treat musculoskeletal pain.
Dry needling is a technique used by chiropractors to treat musculoskeletal pain.
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Dry needling is always used as a standalone treatment without incorporating other pain management techniques.
Dry needling is always used as a standalone treatment without incorporating other pain management techniques.
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Dry needling helps release endorphins, which are natural pain medications produced by the body.
Dry needling helps release endorphins, which are natural pain medications produced by the body.
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Dry needling is a painless procedure and patients do not feel any discomfort.
Dry needling is a painless procedure and patients do not feel any discomfort.
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After dry needling, it is recommended to avoid moving and stretching to prevent further soreness.
After dry needling, it is recommended to avoid moving and stretching to prevent further soreness.
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Dry needling aims to detect muscle reaction through a local twitch response.
Dry needling aims to detect muscle reaction through a local twitch response.
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After a dry needling treatment, the needle is disposed of in a regular trash bin.
After a dry needling treatment, the needle is disposed of in a regular trash bin.
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Muscle soreness or twitching during dry needling treatment is considered abnormal and should be reported immediately.
Muscle soreness or twitching during dry needling treatment is considered abnormal and should be reported immediately.
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Dry needling targets trigger points within taut bands of skeletal muscles.
Dry needling targets trigger points within taut bands of skeletal muscles.
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Acupuncture and dry needling both focus on restoring the flow of vital energy along specific meridians in the body.
Acupuncture and dry needling both focus on restoring the flow of vital energy along specific meridians in the body.
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It is recommended to stay hydrated after a dry needling treatment to help reduce muscle soreness.
It is recommended to stay hydrated after a dry needling treatment to help reduce muscle soreness.
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A dry needling treatment may involve moving the needle up and down through the tissue, known as the bouncing technique.
A dry needling treatment may involve moving the needle up and down through the tissue, known as the bouncing technique.
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