Acupuncture is performed by licensed acupuncturists, where as dry needling is typically performed by licensed physical therapists and late last year licensed chiropractors trained in dry needling were approved in Wisconsin. Dry needling uses hollow filament needles like acupuncture and typically the gauge of needle is the same or similar. The term "dry" refers to there not being any saline or medication like corticosteroids applied through the needle. Acupuncture is based on