Learn about soleus muscle strains and how acupuncture and dry needling can be an effective part of treatment and recovery.

Learn how dry needling effectively treats plantar fasciitis by targeting muscle trigger points to relieve heel pain, improve mobility, and promote natural healing.

Discover how acupuncture effectively treats plantar fasciitis by reducing heel pain and improving outcomes, compared to other non-surgical treatments based on a 2024 study.

Explore the benefits of dry needling for shin splints, including pain relief, muscle relaxation, and improved range of motion. Learn what to expect during a session and the supporting research behind this effective treatment.

Explore how acupuncture can effectively treat shin splints, providing pain relief, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing. Learn about the benefits, typical sessions, and research supporting acupuncture for shin splints.

Learn all about shin splints: their causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention strategies. Get detailed insights to effectively manage this common condition.

Explore how the KI1 acupoint may effectively stimulate medial and lateral plantar nerves, offering new insights into acupuncture’s therapeutic potential for foot-related neurological functions.

Dry needling offers a way to address trigger points in the tibialis posterior muscle. This muscle is not accessible via palpation so dry needling offers one of the only direct ways to address pain and tightness in the posterior tibialis area.

Acupuncture offers a promising solution for those suffering from pain related to the Tibialis Posterior muscle. It provides a non-invasive, holistic approach to pain management and recovery, aligning with the body's natural healing processes.

Learn about the tibialis posterior (or posterior tibialis) - a vital muscle in the lower leg, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the foot and ankle. It is instrumental in controlling the inward movement of the foot (inversion) and supporting the arch during walking or running.

Learn about Achilles tendonitis and how acupuncture and dry needling can provide effective relief to help relieve pain and improve range of motion.

Tibialis anterior trigger points can refer pain along the muscle from the upper anterior/lateral shin down through the front of the medial ankle and down to the top of the big toe. They can cause shin splint pain and foot drop, or difficulty dorsiflexing the foot (lifting the front of the foot). Read more to learn about tibialis anterior trigger points and how acupuncture and dry needling can help relieve thigh shin, ankle, and big toe pain naturally.

The calf muscles are made up of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Calf trigger points can cause posterior lower leg pain, knee pain, and heel pain. They can mimic symptoms of more serious conditions like Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and Baker’s cysts. Learn more about the calf muscles, how trigger points form in them, and how acupuncture and dry needling can relieve pain and restore range of motion in the calf and lower leg.

Learn what causes plantar fasciitis and how acupuncture is an effective modality to relieve heel pain and prevent plantar fascia inflammation.