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Learn about how acupuncture and dry needling can help with everything from back pain, to physical symptoms of stress, and sports injuries.
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Dry Needling for Achilles Tendonitis
Dry needling for Achilles tendon pain - see muscles involved, who benefits, and timelines. Targets calf/ankle trigger points to reduce morning stiffness and post-run ache.
Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain
Dry needling for shoulder pain—see muscles involved, who benefits, and expected timeline. Targets rotator cuff/scapular trigger points to reduce pinching, stiffness, and ache.
Dry Needling for Back Pain
Dry needling for back pain may help when spinal or hip muscle tension drives symptoms - learn about treatment and muscles involved.
Hip Pain Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for hip pain using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind hip pain and schedule your appointment today.
Whiplash Injury Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for whiplash injury using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind neck trauma and schedule your consultation today.
Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Pain Evidence Map
A 2025 evidence map found acupuncture may benefit major musculoskeletal pain conditions like low back pain and osteoarthritis, though evidence quality needs improvement.
How Sleep Positions Exacerbate Pain
Discover how poor sleep posture can worsen pain from conditions like sciatica, migraines, arthritis, stenosis and more. Find out which positions to avoid for better sleep and healing.
Trapezius Myalgia Treatment NYC
Struggling with upper trapezius pain? Learn what causes trapezius myalgia (muscle pain), how to treat it, and why dry needling is one of the most effective evidence-based solutions for lasting relief in NYC.
Understanding Chronic Pain
Learn what chronic pain is, why it persists, and which evidence based multimodal treatments help, drawing on the 2021 Lancet and 2022 EJM reviews.
Understanding Acupuncture’s Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Discover how acupuncture harnesses the autonomic nervous system, vagal pathways, and HPA axis to combat chronic and acute inflammation. Learn about key acupoints like ST36, ST25, SP6, SP9, GV14, GV20, LI10, PC4, and GB30 that help regulate cytokines, protect tissues, and support immune balance.
Understanding Acupuncture for Analgesia
Explore how acupuncture alleviates pain through brain regions such as the amygdala (AMG), ACC, and PFC, while utilizing acupoints like BL25, ST25, ST37, ST36, GB34, PC6, SP6, and GB30.
Neck Pain Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for neck pain using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind neck pain and schedule your appointment today.
Acupuncture’s Effect on the Autonomic Nervous System
Explore how acupuncture—encompassing dry needling and electroacupuncture—helps regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS), improving cardiovascular, GI, and immune health.
2025 Research on Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
Evidence supports acupuncture as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain. See how it compares to other non-drug therapies in this 2025 Cochrane review.
New Research Shows Soleus Muscle Involvement in Shin Splints
Explore new research on dry needling for shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome). Learn how targeting trigger points in the soleus muscle can reduce shin splint pain effectively.
Dry Needling for Temporalis Trigger Points
Discover how dry needling, a specialized form of needling that uses acupuncture needles, targets temporalis muscle trigger points to relieve headaches, facial pain, and toothache-like discomfort.
Acupuncture for Temporalis Muscle Pain
Discover how acupuncture can ease temporalis muscle pain, headaches, and jaw discomfort by targeting key meridian points for lasting relief.
New Research Insights into Acupuncture for Tension Headaches
Explore the benefits of acupuncture for tension-type headaches, including pain relief, improved quality of life, and reduced headache frequency. Learn about recommended treatment protocols, acupoint selection, and the latest research findings.