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.

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.

Explore how acupuncture alleviates pain through brain regions such as the amygdala (AMG), ACC, and PFC, while utilizing acupoints like BL25, ST25, ST37, ST36, GB34, PC6, SP6, and GB30.

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

Explore how acupuncture—encompassing dry needling and electroacupuncture—helps regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS), improving cardiovascular, GI, and immune health.

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.

Discover a step-by-step approach to identifying hidden myofascial trigger points, resolving perpetuating factors, and empowering patients with effective self-care.

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 acupuncture can ease temporalis muscle pain, headaches, and jaw discomfort by targeting key meridian points for lasting relief.

Explore the benefits of acupuncture for tension-type headaches, including pain relief, improved quality of life, and reduced headache frequency. Learn about recommended treatment protocols, acupoint selection, and the latest research findings.

Explore how acupuncture can effectively alleviate pain and improve mobility for pes anserine bursitis. Learn about targeted needling techniques, research-supported benefits, and how acupuncture integrates with other treatments to support your knee health.

Learn to distinguish between chest pain from pectoralis major trigger points and heart attack symptoms, ensuring timely and appropriate care for your health.

Explore the causes of pectoralis major muscle pain, learn how pectoralis major trigger points contribute, and discover effective treatments like acupuncture and dry needling.