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.

Learn how acupuncture balances autonomic pathways—especially the vagus nerve, hypothalamic nuclei, and spinal segments—to regulate digestion, reduce gut inflammation, and modulate gastric motility. Discover how points like ST21, ST25, ST36, ST37, GB34, PC6, BL21, GB30, LI11, and RN12 can improve gastrointestinal function.

Learn how acupuncture targets key pathways in the brainstem and hypothalamus to regulate blood pressure, heart rate, and sympathetic tone. Discover how points like HT5, HT7, PC5, PC6, PC7, ST36, and ST40 can help maintain cardiovascular health.

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.

Explore how acupuncture—encompassing dry needling and electroacupuncture—helps regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS), improving cardiovascular, GI, and immune health.

Evidence supports acupuncture as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain. See how it compares to other non-drug therapies in this 2025 Cochrane review.

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.

Explore the benefits of acupuncture for tension-type headaches, including pain relief, improved quality of life, and reduced headache frequency. Learn about recommended treatment protocols, acupoint selection, and the latest research findings.

Explore how adding acupuncture to physical therapy enhances pain relief and range of motion for patients with frozen shoulder, based on a 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis.

Discover how recent 2025 studies reveal the benefits of acupuncture and electroacupuncture for knee osteoarthritis, including pain relief, reduced inflammation, and improved mobility. Explore evidence-based treatment recommendations and insights into acupuncture’s biological mechanisms.

Discover how dry needling can help dancers alleviate pain, recover from injuries, and enhance performance. Learn about common dance injuries and how this therapy targets trigger points for optimal muscle function.

Discover how each menstrual cycle phase influences performance, recovery, and overall health. Get practical tips, fueling strategies, and evidence-based support to help active women thrive at every stage.

Learn about the rise of acupuncture in the US with acupuncture facts and statistics covering the profession in the 21st century.

Learn how a 2024 study found combining acupuncture dry needling with exercises can enhance treatment outcomes for chronic mechanical low back pain. Discover insights from recent research and expert opinions.

Discover how a comprehensive 2024 meta-analysis demonstrates acupuncture's effectiveness in treating myofascial pain syndrome, offering significant pain relief and improved patient outcomes.

Discover how myofascial release therapy can effectively be a part of treatment for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, headaches, stroke recovery, and cancer pain.

A new 2024 randomized controlled trial shows that acupuncture significantly improves symptoms and quality of life for patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome.