Category: Enlightenment

Know the differences between Japanese acupuncture and Chinese acupuncture. Japanese and Chinese acupuncture techniques are explained here.

Choosing the best kinesiology tape can be tricky. Not because there isn’t enough kinesiology tape in Australia, but because every single one out there claims to be the best or right for you. It becomes even more challenging if it’s your first time trying this elastic therapeutic tape.

A rigid sports tape is a non-elastic, sports strapping tape that supports an injured individual in the ankles, shoulders, knees, and wrists. Its very firm support allows the joints and muscles to relax and become less painful by restricting movement.

Kinesiology tapes first went mainstream in the 2008 Summer Olympics after an athlete used them. Now, KT tapes don’t only cater to athletes’ injuries but any treatments that need muscle support, reduced swelling, and movement facilitation.

There is always, school of thoughts about different type of needling and benefits of same. As a clinician, once we are comfortable with a particular type of needling, we overlook the benefits of other types of needling.

Is dry needling the same as acupuncture? Acupuncture treatment and dry needle therapy both have differences. Read about dry needling vs. acupuncture.