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

GB30 (Huantiao): deep gluteal meeting point of Gallbladder and Bladder. Anatomy, sciatic nerve mechanism, use for sciatica and hip pain, plus research.

Knee pain is often caused by trigger points in the quadriceps, hamstrings, TFL, and gastrocnemius. Learn which muscles refer pain to the knee and why.

Acupuncture and dry needling for sacroiliac joint dysfunction: addressing the myofascial layer, gluteal trigger points, and the evidence for SIJ pain relief.

SP9 (Yinlingquan): the he-sea and water point of the Spleen channel. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for knee pain and swelling, and research.

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.

Spinal stenosis treatment in NYC with acupuncture and dry needling. We address the muscle trigger points and central sensitization that may amplify stenosis pain.

CV17 acupuncture point (Shanzhong) at chest: location, point information, and how this conception vessel point can treat a range of symptoms.

CV12 (Zhongwan): front-mu point of the Stomach. Anatomy, segmental and vagal mechanisms, use for indigestion, nausea, and bloating, and what research shows.

BL60 (Kunlun): jing-river and fire point of the Bladder channel. Anatomy, sural nerve mechanism, use for ankle, heel and back pain, and what research shows.

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.

PC8 (Laogong): the ying-spring fire point of the palm. Anatomy, median nerve mechanisms, clinical use for stress and hand pain, and what research shows.

GB40 (Qiuxu): yuan-source point of the Gallbladder channel. Anatomy, nerve mechanism, clinical use for ankle sprain and neck pain, and what research shows.

LI15 (Jianyu): the main shoulder point of the Large Intestine channel. Anatomy, nerve mechanisms, clinical use for shoulder and rotator cuff pain, plus research.

ST38 (Tiaokou): the Stomach channel's distal shoulder point. Anatomy, heterosegmental mechanism, clinical use for frozen shoulder, and what research shows.

CV6 (Qihai): the Sea of Qi below the navel. Anatomy, segmental T11 mechanism, clinical use for fatigue, cramps, and digestion, and what research shows.