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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.
GB34 Acupuncture Point
GB34 (Yanglingquan): the meeting point of all sinews at the fibular head. Anatomy, mechanism, clinical use for musculoskeletal pain, and how it works.
Acupuncture for Biceps Tendinitis
Acupuncture and dry needling for biceps tendinitis: bicipital groove anatomy, tendinosis vs. tendinitis, rotator cuff connection.
Best Acupuncture Points for Anxiety
The best acupuncture points for anxiety: HT7, PC6, Yin Tang, GV20, LV3, and ST36. How these points modulate the autonomic nervous system and limbic activation.
Acupuncture for Shoulder Bursitis
Acupuncture and dry needling for shoulder bursitis: subacromial impingement, rotator cuff trigger points, and the myofascial drivers behind persistent shoulder pain.
Best Acupuncture Points for Sciatica
The best acupuncture points for sciatica: GB30, BL40, BL57, BL60, and the full bladder meridian pathway. How these points may help with sciatic pain.
Best Acupuncture Points for Hip Pain
The best acupuncture points for hip pain: GB30, GB29, BL54, and more. How these points address piriformis, gluteus medius, TFL, and psoas trigger points.
Acupuncture for Postural Pain
Acupuncture for postural pain: forward head posture, upper crossed syndrome, desk worker myofascial patterns.
Spring Running Injury Prevention with Acupuncture
Spring running ramp-up injuries explained: why NYC runners get hurt in March and April, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.
Acupuncture for Degenerative Disc Disease
Acupuncture and dry needling for degenerative disc disease: treating paraspinal trigger points, reducing central sensitization.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Wondering if acupuncture hurts? Learn what acupuncture needles feel like, how they compare to hypodermic needles, what De Qi sensation is, and what to expect during treatment.
What Does Acupuncture Do to Your Body?
What does acupuncture do to your body? Learn how acupuncture affects the nervous system, muscles, inflammation, and pain pathways based on scientific research.
2026 Year of the Fire Horse
Explore the Year of the Fire Horse (2026) through Chinese medicine: Fire element insights, Heart/Shen themes, common stress patterns, and practical ways to stay grounded, sleep better, and avoid burnout.
Back MRI Findings That Don’t Always Mean Pain
A 2015 review found disc bulges and degeneration are common on MRI even without pain. Learn what that means for low back pain, acupuncture, and dry needling.
What is a Licensed Acupuncturist?
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.
21st Century Acupuncture Facts in the United States
Learn about the rise of acupuncture in the US with acupuncture facts and statistics covering the profession in the 21st century.
Acupuncture Meridian Pathways
Explore the 14 main acupuncture meridians—also known as acupuncture channels —and understand their pathways, functions, and how they influence health in traditional Chinese medicine.
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
Discover the differences between dry needling vs acupuncture, their origins, practices, and benefits. Learn how each technique treats pain and improves health.
Acupuncture CPT Codes
Learn about acupuncture CPT codes that are commonly used in insurance billing for acupuncture treatments.