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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 Back Pain
Dry needling for back pain may help when spinal or hip muscle tension drives symptoms - learn about treatment and muscles involved.
Dry Needling for Migraines
Dry needling for migraines may help when neck/jaw/face tension is part of the pattern. Learn about affected muscles, what to expect, timeline, and session pacing.
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.
Understanding Hip Muscle Changes in Hip Impingement
New research shows hip impingement affects more than bone - it changes muscle strength and control. Learn how acupuncture and dry needling help restore balance.
Dry Needling for Runners
Discover how dry needling can boost your running performance, reduce pain and stiffness, speed recovery, and prevent injuries. Learn about its evidence-based benefits for common running ailments and when to best incorporate this treatment into your training. Find expert dry needling in NYC for optimal running health.
PC6 Acupuncture Point
Pericardium 6 (PC-6, Neiguan) is one of the most important acupuncture points for nausea, anxiety, and chest pain. Learn about the PC6 acupuncture point location, benefits, and acupressure uses.
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.
Hamstring Tendinopathy Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for hamstring tendinopathy using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind chronic hamstring tendon pain and schedule your consultation today.
Hip Labral Tear Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for managing pain from hip labral tears using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind labral injuries and schedule your consultation today.
Tension Headache Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for tension headaches using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind muscle tension and stress-related headaches, and schedule your consultation today.
ST36 Acupuncture Point
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
All About Acupressure Mats
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.
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 Trigger Point Theory
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.
Dry Needling for Athletes
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.