Bodywork Science

I remember one time a client of mine was trying to tell me that dry needling is different than acupuncture.

My response was originally calm and simple where I mentioned that dry needling is a subset of acupuncture where it limits the acupuncture practice to muscles, connective tissue, and nerves vs. the whole 'system'.

She proceeded to tell me that I was wrong and my training was not as extensive as a practitioner that dry needles - whereas my training was 3 years + 2 national board exams, dry needlers can purchase a certification with a 3-day course.

Who do you trust?
https://asacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/asa-acupuncture-and-dry-needling-myth-versus-fact-2018.pdf

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The flu! Ain’t nobody got the time for that!

Feeling like you were hit by a truck? Possibly have a fever over 100°F? Have a sore throat or a nose that runs like a river? Achy muscles, along with chills and sweats? These not-so-lovely symptoms could be an indicator that you may have the flu.

Have you ever had a flu shot? What are YOUR thoughts on them? Yay or nay?

Listed below are articles that discuss the effectiveness of whether flu shots work or not. What do you guys think? Is it worth it to get a flu shot or not?

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/2017-2018/vaccine-reduces-risk-severe-illness.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fflu%2Fspotlights%2Fvaccine-reduces-risk-severe-illness.htm

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/09/why-flu-vaccines-so-often-fail

Some good information for bodyworkers and also people that enjoy breathing -

Current BodySci peoples- does this maneuver look/sound familiar? If I've worked on you before, chances are good that we went over breathing.

The results of this study are positive, but we still have work to do!

Effects of manual therapy on the diaphragm in asthmatic patients: A randomized pilot study Stretching of respiratory muscles is included in what is known as manual therapy techniques. A diaphragm stretching technique has shown beneficial effects on respiratory function and thoracic and spinal mobility in healthy subjects. However, its effects on asthmatic patients have not been evaluated.