Acupuncture and dry needling for sacroiliac joint dysfunction: addressing the myofascial layer, gluteal trigger points, and the evidence for SIJ pain relief.

SP9 (Yinlingquan): the he-sea and water point of the Spleen channel. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for knee pain and swelling, and research.

BL40 (Weizhong): command point of the lumbar region. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for low back pain and sciatica, and what research shows.

CV17 acupuncture point (Shanzhong) at chest: location, point information, and how this conception vessel point can treat a range of symptoms.

BL60 (Kunlun): jing-river and fire point of the Bladder channel. Anatomy, sural nerve mechanism, use for ankle, heel and back pain, and what research shows.

LI20 (Yingxiang): the nose-opening point beside each nostril. Anatomy, trigeminal mechanisms, clinical use for congestion and allergies, plus research.

GB40 (Qiuxu): yuan-source point of the Gallbladder channel. Anatomy, nerve mechanism, clinical use for ankle sprain and neck pain, and what research shows.

LI15 (Jianyu): the main shoulder point of the Large Intestine channel. Anatomy, nerve mechanisms, clinical use for shoulder and rotator cuff pain, plus research.

LV3 (Taichong): the source point of the liver channel and half of the powerful Four Gates combination. Anatomy, mechanism, clinical use for stress.

GB39 (Xuanzhong): the hui-meeting point of the marrow. Anatomy, nerve mechanisms, clinical use for ankle and lateral leg pain, and what research shows.

LU7 (Lieque): luo-connecting point of the Lung channel. Anatomy, radial nerve mechanism, clinical use for neck stiffness, headache, and what research shows.

GB34 (Yanglingquan): the meeting point of all sinews at the fibular head. Anatomy, mechanism, clinical use for musculoskeletal pain, and how it works.

Acupuncture and dry needling for biceps tendinitis: bicipital groove anatomy, tendinosis vs. tendinitis, rotator cuff connection.

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 and dry needling for shoulder bursitis: subacromial impingement, rotator cuff trigger points, and the myofascial drivers behind persistent shoulder pain.

The best acupuncture points for sciatica: GB30, BL40, BL57, BL60, and the full bladder meridian pathway. How these points may help with sciatic 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: forward head posture, upper crossed syndrome, desk worker myofascial patterns.