The quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle is commonly involved in cases of low back pain. Learn more about this muscle, how trigger points form in it, and how acupuncture can release QL muscle tightness to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the low back.

The tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscle is a common area of muscle tightness that can cause pain in the front of the hip and down the side of the leg. The main action of this muscle is to flex the hip (bring the knee towards the chest).

Which is the best approach for chronic pain long-term? Learn what causes pain, chronic pain statistics, the socio-economic impact & the benefits of acupuncture.

The iliopsoas or psoas muscle is a commonly overlooked area of muscle tightness that can cause pain in the front of the hip and low back. The main action of this muscle is to flex the hip (bring the knee towards the chest).

Discover the benefits of acupuncture and dry needling for relieving pain in the gluteus medius muscle. Learn about how releasing gluteus medius trigger points can reduce back pain and hip pain.

Meditiation can be helpful for chronic pain and emotional regulation. Studies have shown that meditation can be as effective as medication for some people suffering from chronic pain.

The American Pain Society has endorsed the use of acupuncture for chronic pain, highlighting that, “Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal, headache, and osteoarthritis pain. Treatment effects of acupuncture persist over time and cannot be explained solely in terms of placebo effects.”

Shoulder pain can be caused by an acute injury or a chronic condition like frozen shoulder, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or rotator cuff tendinitis.

Acupuncture helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, release tight muscles, and increase range of motion for a variety of shoulder problems.

Knee pain can have several causes including surrounding muscle tightness, acute injury, and chronic pain due to arthritis and joint deterioration. Acupuncture can help.

Low back pain is the most common reason that people come in for an acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture helps address both the acute pain symptoms as well as the underlying issues associated with back pain.

A few resources and excerpts from some of the current research on acupuncture and pain.