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.

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.

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.

Levator scapulae trigger points are often the cause of a “stiff neck” and can cause neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. Learn more about levator scapulae trigger points, causes of pain, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.

Trapezius trigger points can cause neck, shoulder, upper back pain, and headaches. Learn more about trapezius trigger points, 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.

Explore how acupuncture and dry needling can address IT band syndrome, offering effective pain relief and improving your sports performance and recovery.

Brachioradialis trigger points can cause lateral elbow, forearm, wrist, and thumb pain. Learn more about brachioradialis trigger points, causes of pain, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.

Rhomboid trigger points cause localized upper back pain. Learn more about rhomboid trigger points, causes of pain, and how acupuncture can help.

Suffering with myofascial pain syndrome? Learn what causes MPS and how to relieve pain and inflammation naturally through acupuncture.

Acupuncture for lumbago can offer natural relief for lower back pain. Learn about the causes and symptoms of lumbago, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.

The splenius capitis muscle is located in the back of the neck and trigger points in this muscle can cause headaches and pain at the top of the head (vertex pain). Read more to learn about splenius capitis trigger points and how acupuncture and dry needling can help relieve neck pain and headaches naturally.

Piriformis trigger points can refer pain in the lateral hip, buttocks, and down into the thigh. They can also cause nerve entrapment, piriformis syndrome, and sciatica pain. Read more to learn about piriformis trigger points and how acupuncture and dry needling can help relieve symptoms of piriformis syndrome, hip pain, buttock pain, sciatica, and thigh pain naturally

Tibialis anterior trigger points can refer pain along the muscle from the upper anterior/lateral shin down through the front of the medial ankle and down to the top of the big toe. They can cause shin splint pain and foot drop, or difficulty dorsiflexing the foot (lifting the front of the foot). Read more to learn about tibialis anterior trigger points and how acupuncture and dry needling can help relieve thigh shin, ankle, and big toe pain naturally.

Sartorius trigger points can cause thigh and medial knee pain. Read more to learn about sartorius trigger points and why you should consider treating them with acupuncture and dry needling. This method of treatment addresses the root cause and symptoms of sartorius issues to relieve pain and restore muscle function.

The calf muscles are made up of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Calf trigger points can cause posterior lower leg pain, knee pain, and heel pain. They can mimic symptoms of more serious conditions like Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and Baker’s cysts. Learn more about the calf muscles, how trigger points form in them, and how acupuncture and dry needling can relieve pain and restore range of motion in the calf and lower leg.

The gluteus minimus muscle is commonly involved in cases of sciatica like pain that can run down the side or back of the leg. Learn more about this muscle, how trigger points form in it, and how acupuncture can release gluteus minimus pain and muscle tightness to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the hip and leg.

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.