I live in Virginia and I was hurt by dry needling. 

 

I used to live in Florida and my shoulder was hurting. I was seeing a physical therapist and one day she said she does some acupuncture.  I decided to try it. It hurt a lot and the lady told me to take pain meds after. 

 

The next day I had big bruises on my shoulder & I had low energy. 

 

I almost went to Urgent Care but decided to call the physical therapist. She told me it was normal and I should keep taking pain meds and rest. The next day I felt the same and called her again. She told me to keep with pain meds and rest & she said that it seemed like I wasn't a good candidate for dry needling. I was upset that she didn't tell me this before messing me up.

 

I moved to Virginia a couple of years ago and my neighbor kept telling me about her acupuncturist and I finally went. When I told her about the last time I got acupuncture, she explained that was not normal and I was correct in being alarmed. 

 

The treatment I had with her was so different. No pain. After the treatment I felt so good. The next day I woke up with energy and my pain was less. I still see her to help with my aches and pains.

 

I am scared that Virginia is thinking of letting unqualified people to do this.  

 

Please respect our safety.