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.

Discover a first-line treatment for runner’s knee using an integrated approach of acupuncture and dry needling. Learn the science behind patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment and schedule your consultation today.

Learn how dry needling releases trigger points in key muscles to relieve pes anserine bursitis pain, improve knee biomechanics, and restore lasting knee health.

Explore how acupuncture can effectively alleviate pain and improve mobility for pes anserine bursitis. Learn about targeted needling techniques, research-supported benefits, and how acupuncture integrates with other treatments to support your knee health.

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for pes anserine bursitis, a knee condition affecting the inner side of the joint. Learn how exercises, , acupuncture, dry needling, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes can help restore comfort and improve knee function.

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.

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.

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.