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.

Static dry needling and acupuncture use the same needle, but they aren’t the same treatment. Here’s what recent research actually shows.

Dynamic vs static dry needling for neck pain: A 2025 randomized trial shows technique-specific effects on muscle stiffness, pain sensitivity, and blood flow.

T.J. Watt’s dry needling injury raised concerns. Learn what the science shows about safety, training standards, and choosing qualified practitioners.

Dry needling for neck pain targets neck and shoulder muscles that can be the root cause of many types of neck pain. Learn who benefits, timelines, referral patterns, and what to expect.

Dry needling for knee pain targets quadriceps, hamstring, adductor, and calf trigger points that can be the root cause of many types of knee pain. Learn who benefits, timelines, referral patterns, and what to expect.

Dry needling for Achilles tendon pain - see muscles involved, who benefits, and timelines. Targets calf/ankle trigger points to reduce morning stiffness and post-run ache.

Dry needling for shoulder pain—see muscles involved, who benefits, and expected timeline. Targets rotator cuff/scapular trigger points to reduce pinching, stiffness, and ache.

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 may help when neck/jaw/face tension is part of the pattern. Learn about affected muscles, what to expect, timeline, and session pacing.

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.

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.

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.

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.