How Acupuncture Supports Injury Recovery

If you've ever dealt with an injury — whether from sports, a fall, or just everyday life — you know how frustrating the healing process can be. Pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited mobility can take a toll not just on your body, but on your mind too.

If you've been dealing with pain or muscle tightness, chances are you’ve heard of both acupuncture and dry needling as treatment options. They both involve inserting thin needles into the body — but are they the same thing?

Not quite.

If you’ve ever wondered how exactly acupuncture works, or what people mean when they say “Chinese medicine,” you’re not alone. These healing practices can seem mysterious at first — especially if you're more familiar with Western medicine. But once you start to understand the principles behind them, it all starts to click.