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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.
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Understanding Chronic Pain
Learn what chronic pain is, why it persists, and which evidence based multimodal treatments help, drawing on the 2021 Lancet and 2022 EJM reviews.
Understanding Trigger Point Theory
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.
Dry Needling for Athletes
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.
Ultrasound for Trigger Points
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.
New Research on Achilles Tendinopathy
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.
Ankle Sprain Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for ankle sprains using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind ankle pain and schedule your appointment today.
Golfers Elbow Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for Golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind wrist pain and schedule your appointment today.
Carpal Tunnel Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind wrist pain and schedule your appointment today.
Glute Strength and Running Injuries
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.
Tennis Elbow Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind elbow pain and schedule your appointment today.
2025 Dry Needling for Neck Pain Research
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.
Neck Pain Treatment NYC
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.
Hip Flexor Tendinitis Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for hip flexor tendinitis using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind tendon overuse and inflammation, and schedule your consultation today.
Piriformis Syndrome Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for piriformis syndrome using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind sciatic nerve compression due to piriformis spasm, and schedule your consultation today.
Hamstring Strain Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for hamstring strain using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind hamstring muscle strains and schedule your appointment today.
Stress Fracture Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for stress fractures using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind bone microfractures and schedule your consultation today.
New Research Shows Soleus Muscle Involvement in Shin Splints
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.
IT Band Syndrome Treatment NYC
Discover a first-line treatment for iliotibial band syndrome using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind IT band pain and schedule your appointment today.