Shoulder pain is frequently caused by trigger points in the infraspinatus, supraspinatus, subscapularis, and trapezius. Learn which muscles refer pain to the shoulder area.

Acupuncture and dry needling for biceps tendinitis: bicipital groove anatomy, tendinosis vs. tendinitis, rotator cuff connection.

Acupuncture and dry needling for shoulder bursitis: subacromial impingement, rotator cuff trigger points, and the myofascial drivers behind persistent shoulder pain.

Acupuncture for rotator cuff pain and shoulder injuries. Evidence, mechanisms, and what to expect.

Dry needling for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) in NYC. Learn how subscapularis, infraspinatus, and pectoralis minor trigger points can be part of the issue.

The most effective acupuncture points for shoulder pain: LI15, TE14, SI9, ST38 for frozen shoulder, and more. Anatomical locations and mechanisms explained.

Nearly 99% of adults over 40 have rotator cuff abnormalities on MRI — even without pain. A 2026 JAMA study explains why imaging may not equal injury.

As one of the rotator cuff muscles, subscapularis trigger points can cause back of arm, back of shoulder, and wrist pain. Learn more about subscapularis pain and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.

Teres minor trigger points can cause posterior shoulder pain as well as numbness and tingling of the 4th and 5th fingers that can mimic cervical radiculopathy. Learn more about the teres minor muscle, causes of pain, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.