ST-36 (Zusanli), also known as Stomach 36 acupuncture point, is used for energy, digestion, immunity, circulation, and pain relief. Learn its location, needling, acupressure uses, and benefits

Acupressure mats: benefits, how to use, safety, and research. Learn who they help, who should avoid them, and how to choose the best mat for your goals.

A 2025 evidence map found acupuncture may benefit major musculoskeletal pain conditions like low back pain and osteoarthritis, though evidence quality needs improvement.

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.

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.

Learn what chronic pain is, why it persists, and which evidence based multimodal treatments help, drawing on the 2021 Lancet and 2022 EJM reviews.

Learn how contemporary research reshapes trigger point theory, explains muscle pain patterns, and informs evidence-based treatments, including insights from a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine review plus leading NIH studies.

Explore the benefits of dry needling for athletes, including research findings, mechanisms of action, and how pros like Caitlin Clark, Travis Kelce, Anthony Davis, and other athletes use it for recovery and performance.

A 2025 study using ultrasound and muscle biopsy reveals how dry needling reduces trigger point stiffness, restores blood flow, and relieves pain in the upper trapezius.

Discover how recent research is transforming our understanding of Achilles tendinopathy, highlighting nervous system changes and new treatment strategies like feet-in exercises and dry needling.

Discover a first-line treatment for ankle sprains using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind ankle pain and schedule your appointment today.

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.

Discover a first-line treatment for Golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind wrist pain and schedule your appointment today.

Learn the difference between a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and other acupuncture providers. Discover why choosing a fully licensed practitioner ensures safe, effective, evidence-based care.

Discover a first-line treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind wrist pain and schedule your appointment today.

New research highlights the link between weak glutes and running injuries. Learn how dry needling can help runners activate glutes and prevent overuse injuries through better strength training.

Discover a first-line treatment for tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind elbow pain and schedule your appointment today.

Learn how acupuncture balances autonomic pathways—especially the vagus nerve, hypothalamic nuclei, and spinal segments—to regulate digestion, reduce gut inflammation, and modulate gastric motility. Discover how points like ST21, ST25, ST36, ST37, GB34, PC6, BL21, GB30, LI11, and RN12 can improve gastrointestinal function.