Acupressure mats: benefits, how to use, safety, and research. Learn who they help, who should avoid them, and how to choose the best mat for your goals.

A 2025 evidence map found acupuncture may benefit major musculoskeletal pain conditions like low back pain and osteoarthritis, though evidence quality needs improvement.

Learn what chronic pain is, why it persists, and which evidence based multimodal treatments help, drawing on the 2021 Lancet and 2022 EJM reviews.

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.

A 2025 study using ultrasound and muscle biopsy reveals how dry needling reduces trigger point stiffness, restores blood flow, and relieves pain in the upper trapezius.

Discover how recent research is transforming our understanding of Achilles tendinopathy, highlighting nervous system changes and new treatment strategies like feet-in exercises and dry needling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover how acupuncture helps dancers prevent injuries, improve flexibility and balance, and recover faster. Learn how integrating acupuncture can enhance dance performance and well-being.

Discover how a recent clinical trial demonstrates that acupuncture provides significant and long-lasting relief for chronic sciatica caused by herniated disks, offering a promising alternative treatment option.

Learn about soleus muscle strains and how acupuncture and dry needling can be an effective part of treatment and recovery.