Discover effective treatment for biceps femoris muscle pain using acupuncture and dry needling at Morningside Acupuncture NYC. Learn about the anatomy, trigger points, and relief methods for this type of hamstring muscle pain.

Discover effective treatment for semitendinosus muscle pain using acupuncture and dry needling at Morningside Acupuncture NYC. Learn about the anatomy, trigger points, and relief methods for this type of hamstring muscle pain.

Vastus medialis trigger points commonly cause medial knee pain. They can also be involved in cases of patellofemoral pain or runner’s knee. Learn more about the vastus medialis muscle, causes of pain, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.

Vastus lateralis trigger points commonly cause lateral thigh and knee pain. They can also be involved in cases of a “stuck” patella. Learn more about the vastus lateralis muscle, causes of pain, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.

Discover how acupuncture and dry needling can provide effective relief for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), improving your athletic performance and recovery.

Explore how acupuncture and dry needling can address IT band syndrome, offering effective pain relief and improving your sports performance and recovery.

Sartorius trigger points can cause thigh and medial knee pain. Read more to learn about sartorius trigger points and why you should consider treating them with acupuncture and dry needling. This method of treatment addresses the root cause and symptoms of sartorius issues to relieve pain and restore muscle function.

The calf muscles are made up of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Calf trigger points can cause posterior lower leg pain, knee pain, and heel pain. They can mimic symptoms of more serious conditions like Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and Baker’s cysts. Learn more about the calf muscles, how trigger points form in them, and how acupuncture and dry needling can relieve pain and restore range of motion in the calf and lower leg.

The gluteus minimus muscle is commonly involved in cases of sciatica like pain that can run down the side or back of the leg. Learn more about this muscle, how trigger points form in it, and how acupuncture can release gluteus minimus pain and muscle tightness to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the hip and leg.

The rectus femoris muscle is commonly involved in cases of anterior knee and thigh pain. Learn more about this muscle, how trigger points form in it, and how acupuncture can release rectus femoris muscle tightness to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the thigh and knee.

Learn what causes plantar fasciitis and how acupuncture is an effective modality to relieve heel pain and prevent plantar fascia inflammation.

It’s a good idea to have acupuncture during your marathon training cycle and for recovery afterwards. We can help you be at your best by providing acupuncture treatments for running injuries, injury prevention, and improving workout recovery.

Acupuncture should be part of every soccer player’s (and athlete’s) recovery and injury prevention routine. As a soccer player myself (that’s me up there!), I have used acupuncture and Chinese medicine for a multitude of soccer related injuries.

Knee pain can have several causes including surrounding muscle tightness, acute injury, and chronic pain due to arthritis and joint deterioration. Acupuncture can help.

As we approach the peak of New York City marathon training season, I am seeing more runners coming in for acupuncture treatments. The most common causes of running injuries are structural/muscle imbalances, muscle weakness, and overtraining.