37-3: Acupuncture / Dry Needling

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Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

»... In this issue of D.C. Tracts, our contributors focus on the clinical effects of dry needling for the care of musculoskeletal disorders.

Scientific literature supports concurrent localized and centralized neurophysiological responses to needling, including pain modulation, control of inflammation and tissue regeneration. For example, dry needling stimulates the release of analgesic chemicals such as opioids and monoamines, thereby attenuating pain.

Dr. Brian Hortz provides both a feature article and audio lecture highlighting the fundamental neurophysiological and biochemical effects of dry needling for musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Hortz discusses the local tissue effects associated with dry needling along with the widespread effects on the central nervous system. Dr. Justin Hildebrand complements this topic with an audio lecture that considers the pragmatic application of dry needling for chiropractic practice including clinical case studies. Dr. Brad Muir highlights the safety of dry needling in our Abstracts and Commentaries section, and lastly, in Part 6 of his “unethical practice activities” series Dr. Brian Gleberzon examines the role of chiropractic maintenance care and the clinical management of nonneuromusculoskeletal conditions.

I trust that as the reader, you will find this issue of D.C. Tracts both informative and interesting, refining your clinical expertise and patient services.

Best Regards,
Bryan M. Bond, DC, MS, PhD

In this Issue:

  • FEATURE ARTICLE: How Dry Needling Works: Understanding its Role in Modulating Pain and Inflammation
    Brian V. Hortz, PhD, ATC, SFDN
  • ABSTRACTS AND COMMENTARIES
    Brad Muir, HBSc(Kin), DC, FRCCSS(C)

    • The Neurophysiological Effects of Dry Needling: An Update of a Narrative Review
    • Safety and Anatomical Accuracy of Dry Needling Procedures in Musculoskeletal System: A Systematic Review of Cadaveric Studies
    • Dry Needling vs. Manual Therapy for Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  • JURIS-PROOFING: Unethical Practice Activities: Are You in the Clear? Part 6: The Absence of Evidence is Not Evidence of Absence
    Brian J. Gleberzon, DC, MHSc, PhD
  • AUDIO LECTURES
    • Dry Needling in the Chiropractic Office
      Justin Hildebrand, DC, SFDN, MTAA
    • Unlocking the Systemic Effects of Dry Needling
      Brian V. Hortz, PhD, ATC, SFDN
  • CONTINUING EDUCATION QUESTIONNAIRE

 

 

Issue Content

37-3 ABSTRACTS and COMMENTARIES
37-3 AUDIO LECTURE 1: Dry Needling in the Chiropractic Office
37-3 AUDIO LECTURE 2: Unlocking the Systemic Effects of Dry Needling
37-3 Acupuncture / Dry Needling: QUIZ