SP8 (Diji): Spleen channel xi-cleft point for acute period pain. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for cramping and calf pain, and what research shows.

BL17 (Geshu): back-shu of the diaphragm and hui-meeting point of Blood. Anatomy, segmental mechanisms, clinical use for mid-back pain, and what research shows.

Anmian (Peaceful Sleep): the modern extra point behind the ear. Anatomy, mechanism, clinical use for insomnia and tension headache, and what research shows.

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.

Dry needling targets the muscles that stabilize the sacroiliac joint to relieve SI joint pain and pelvic girdle dysfunction.

GB41 (Zulinqi): shu-stream and Dai Mai confluent point. Anatomy, nerve mechanisms, use for temporal headache and lateral foot pain, and what research shows.

CV3 (Zhongji): front-mu point of the Bladder. Anatomy, segmental T12 to L1 mechanism, clinical use for urinary and pelvic pain, and what research shows.

The best acupuncture points for anxiety: HT7, PC6, Yin Tang, GV20, LV3, and ST36. How these points modulate the autonomic nervous system and limbic activation.

LU6 (Kongzui): the xi-cleft point of the Lung channel. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for acute cough and forearm pain, and what research shows.

Bailao: the Hundred Taxations extra point of the neck. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for neck stiffness, and what research shows.

LI16 (Jugu): Great Bone, in the notch above the shoulder. Anatomy, nerve mechanisms, clinical use for shoulder and rotator cuff pain, and what research shows.

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

ST22 (Guanmen): Stomach channel point 3 cun above the navel. Anatomy, gut reflexes, clinical use for bloating and irregular bowels, and what research shows.

ST29 (Guilai): a Stomach channel point on the lower abdomen. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for period pain and fertility, and what research shows.

BL62 (Shenmai): confluent point of the Yang Motility vessel. Anatomy, sural nerve mechanism, clinical use for insomnia, headache and ankle pain, plus research.

ST7 (Xiaguan): the temporomandibular joint point. Anatomy, trigeminal mechanism, clinical use for TMJ and jaw pain and ear symptoms, and what research shows.

Dry needling for IT band pain and iliotibial band syndrome in NYC. See why TFL, glute muscle, and lateral quadriceps trigger points often are the driving factor behind IT band syndrome pain.