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.

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.

Evidence supports dry needling as a first-line treatment for neck pain. See how it works and how it compares to other non-drug therapies in this 2025 systematic review.

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.

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.

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.

Discover how dry needling can help dancers alleviate pain, recover from injuries, and enhance performance. Learn about common dance injuries and how this therapy targets trigger points for optimal muscle function.

Learn about dry needling symptoms organized by muscle. Trigger points can cause local and referred pain, as well as symptoms that may not usually be associated with muscle pain.

Learn how dry needling releases trigger points in key muscles to relieve pes anserine bursitis pain, improve knee biomechanics, and restore lasting knee health.

Learn how a 2024 study found combining acupuncture dry needling with exercises can enhance treatment outcomes for chronic mechanical low back pain. Discover insights from recent research and expert opinions.

Discover how myofascial release therapy can effectively be a part of treatment for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, headaches, stroke recovery, and cancer pain.

Learn about soleus muscle strains and how acupuncture and dry needling can be an effective part of treatment and recovery.

Learn about why acupuncturists should add dry needling to their practice to keep up with changing trends in the health and wellness field.

Learn how dry needling effectively treats plantar fasciitis by targeting muscle trigger points to relieve heel pain, improve mobility, and promote natural healing.