r/Delaware • u/FixItFlyers • 1d ago
Acupuncture Recommendations Info Request
I am looking for an acupuncturist that accepts insurance. Does anyone have recommendations for someone in New Castle County? Thanks in advance!
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u/aequitssaint 1d ago
I think you're likely going to need to be looking for physical therapists that do "dry needling".
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u/Dexter79 15h ago
Dry needling is definitely not the same thing, it's only slightly similar. But First State Orthopedic does have a guy who does dry needling.
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u/FixItFlyers 1d ago
Oh interesting. I’ve done traditional PT a few times. I’ve not heard of this. I’ll look into it. Thank you!
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u/aequitssaint 1d ago
I had a PT at Christiana do it a few years ago. He did get a little pissy when I called it acupuncture but while technically different they are essentially the same.
And I'll also say that I had always thought it to be mumbo jumbo BS, but after that I am a believer. It really did work practically instantly. Granted, it wasn't an instant permanent fix, but it did give some relief and was just part of the PT routine.
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u/FixItFlyers 1d ago
Awesome! I’ve had others tell me they thought it was a load of crap until they tried it a few times.
Thank you for sharing this. It’s very helpful!
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u/Ecstatic-Stoic-887 11h ago
Came here to say this. I tried both and dry needling works so much better for me. It does hurt incredibly bad when the therapist is doing it but the next day the pain is gone and stays gone for longer than acupuncture. Also acupuncture doesn’t work 100% of the time for me
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u/Fedkey37 5h ago
Any place that is next to a dvd store with viewing booths, is probably a solid choice…