Dry needling targets masseter and temporalis trigger points to relieve jaw pain, TMJ dysfunction, and headaches from TMD. Evidence-based NYC treatment.

Dry needling for headaches targets the neck, shoulder, and jaw muscles that generate and sustain head pain. Learn which headache types respond best and which muscle may be involved.

GB20 (Fengchi): the Wind Pool point below the occiput. Anatomy, occipital nerve mechanisms, clinical use for headache, neck pain, and dizziness, plus research.

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

Dry needling targets trigger points in the suboccipitals, upper trapezius, SCM, and temporalis that can cause tension headaches.

CV22 (Tiantu): the Conception Vessel point in the suprasternal fossa. Anatomy, nerve mechanisms, use for cough and throat tightness, and what research shows.

Which muscles cause neck pain and cervicogenic headaches? The trigger point anatomy of chronic neck tension, stiffness, and referred pain.

Acupuncture for postural pain: forward head posture, upper crossed syndrome, desk worker myofascial patterns.

Dry needling for posture releases the tight trigger points that make good posture impossible, creating the muscular conditions for lasting postural change.

Acupuncture and dry needling for cervical radiculopathy: treating the myofascial component of nerve root pain, arm paresthesia, and neck-to-arm symptoms.

The most effective acupuncture points for neck pain: GB20, BL10, GB21, GV14, SI3, and more — anatomical locations, mechanisms, and how they treat neck pain.

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 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 a first-line treatment for whiplash injury using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind neck trauma and schedule your consultation today.

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.

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.

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.