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10 Reasons to Try Acupuncture in 2024
Most people in the U.S. seek acupuncture treatments for pain related conditions, but it can also help with the symptoms associated with many other health issues. Here are 10 reasons you should consider giving acupuncture a try this year, with links to research and some of our previous blog posts.
Dry Needling for Hip Impingement
Learn about how dry needling can be part of a comprehensive treatment plan to help with hip impingement pain.
Acupuncture for Hip Impingement
Learn about how acupuncture can be part of a comprehensive treatment plan to help with hip impingement pain.
What is Hip Impingement?
Learn about hip impingement, a common cause of hip pain. We review the causes and treatment options for managing hip impingement pain.
Acupuncture for Subscapularis Pain
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.
Acupuncture for Biceps Femoris Muscle Pain
Discover effective treatment for biceps femoris muscle pain using acupuncture and dry needling at Morningside Acupuncture NYC. Learn about the anatomy, trigger points, and relief methods for this type of hamstring muscle pain.
Treating Running Injuries with Acupuncture: NY1 Interview
Explore acupuncture's role in running injury recovery and prevention from Teddy's NY1 interview. Ideal for marathon prep, recovery, and holistic healing.
Acupuncture for Teres Major Pain
Teres major trigger points can cause back of arm, back of shoulder, and dorsal forearm pain. Learn more about teres major pain and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.
NYC Marathon Course Tips
NYC marathon preparation and course tips from our very own acupuncturist and marathon runner, Nick Dill.
Acupuncture for Deltoid Pain
Deltoid trigger points commonly cause localized shoulder pain. Learn more about the deltoid muscle, causes of pain, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help with deltoid pain.
Acupuncture for Semitendinosus Muscle Pain
Discover effective treatment for semitendinosus muscle pain using acupuncture and dry needling at Morningside Acupuncture NYC. Learn about the anatomy, trigger points, and relief methods for this type of hamstring muscle pain.
Acupuncture for Occipital Neuralgia
Occipital neuralgia is a painful condition that is characterized by headaches and sharp, shooting pains. Learn more about this condition and how acupuncture and dry needling can provide relief for symptoms of occipital neuralgia.
Acupuncture for Suboccipital Muscles
Suboccipital muscle trigger points commonly cause headaches and base of skull pain. They can be mistaken for in cases of occipital neuralgia. Learn more about the suboccipital muscles, causes of pain, and how acupuncture and dry needling can help.
What Does L Ac stand for?
Discover what "L Ac" stands for and explore the journey to becoming a licensed acupuncturist in the United States. Learn about NCCAOM certification, the difference between licensed and certified acupuncturists, and various career opportunities.
Acupuncture for Vastus Medialis Pain
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.
Acupuncture for Teres Minor Pain
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.
Acupuncture for Vastus Lateralis Pain
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.
Acupuncture for Levator Scapulae Pain
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.