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Acupuncture for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Suffering with myofascial pain syndrome? Learn what causes MPS and how to relieve pain and inflammation naturally through acupuncture.
Acupuncture for Lumbago
Acupuncture for lumbago can offer natural relief for lower back pain. Learn about the causes and symptoms of lumbago, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.
Acupuncture for Splenius Capitis Pain
The splenius capitis muscle is located in the back of the neck and trigger points in this muscle can cause headaches and pain at the top of the head (vertex pain). Read more to learn about splenius capitis trigger points and how acupuncture and dry needling can help relieve neck pain and headaches naturally.
Acupuncture for Piriformis Trigger Points
Piriformis trigger points can refer pain in the lateral hip, buttocks, and down into the thigh. They can also cause nerve entrapment, piriformis syndrome, and sciatica pain. Read more to learn about piriformis trigger points and how acupuncture and dry needling can help relieve symptoms of piriformis syndrome, hip pain, buttock pain, sciatica, and thigh pain naturally
Acupuncture for Tibialis Anterior Pain
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.
Acupuncture for Sartorius Muscle Pain
Sartorius trigger points can cause thigh and medial knee pain. Read more to learn about sartorius trigger points and why you should consider treating them with acupuncture and dry needling. This method of treatment addresses the root cause and symptoms of sartorius issues to relieve pain and restore muscle function.
Acupuncture for Calf Trigger Points
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.
Acupuncture for Gluteus Minimus Trigger Points
The gluteus minimus muscle is commonly involved in cases of sciatica like pain that can run down the side or back of the leg. Learn more about this muscle, how trigger points form in it, and how acupuncture can release gluteus minimus pain and muscle tightness to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the hip and leg.
Acupuncture for Rectus Femoris Pain
The rectus femoris muscle is commonly involved in cases of anterior knee and thigh pain. Learn more about this muscle, how trigger points form in it, and how acupuncture can release rectus femoris muscle tightness to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the thigh and knee.
The Benefits of Combining Acupuncture and Physical Therapy
Learn about the benefits of combining acupuncture and physical therapy and the best way to use them together to reduce pain and aid tissue healing.
Acupuncture for Infraspinatus Trigger Points
The infraspinatus muscle is a common cause of shoulder pain. Read more to learn about infraspinatus trigger points and how acupuncture can help relieve infraspinatus pain naturally.
Acupuncture for Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points
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.
Acupuncture for Tensor Fasciae Latae Pain
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).
Acupuncture versus Medication for Pain Management
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.
Acupuncture for Psoas Trigger Points
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).
Acupuncture for Gluteus Medius Pain
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.
Meditation for Chronic 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.
Acupuncture for Pain Management
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.”