In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast Dr.MG McCullough continues the conversation on dry needling and explains why it is neither a safe nor effective solution for tight muscles or athletic recovery. While dry needling is often promoted as a fast way to release tension, MG outlines how its aggressive approach can cause unnecessary trauma, contrasting it with the sophisticated framework of classical Chinese medicine

THEMES:

Why viewing tension as a symptom of deeper systemic imbalance is more effective than treating it as a local issue. 

How a lack of blood and bodily fluids leads to muscles becoming dry, tense, and painful over time. 

 The role of pulse reading and constitutional patterns in determining the root cause of physical pain. 

Navigating the different levels of Chinese medicine, from deep constitutional work to superficial blockages in the sinew layer. 

Why diet—focusing on warm, hydrating foods—is fundamental to building the internal resources needed for muscle health. 

How substances like alcohol and coffee aggravate dryness and heighten vulnerability to injury. 

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