LU5 (Chize): the he-sea and water point at the elbow crease. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for cough and elbow pain, and what research shows.

BL9 (Yuzhen): the Jade Pillow point on the occiput. Anatomy, greater occipital nerve mechanism, clinical use for occipital headache, and what research shows.

LU10 (Yuji): ying-spring and fire point of the Lung channel. Anatomy, thenar nerve mechanisms, use for sore throat and thumb pain, and what research shows.

Dry needling targets masseter and temporalis trigger points to relieve jaw pain, TMJ dysfunction, and headaches from TMD. Evidence-based NYC treatment.

LU9 (Taiyuan): shu-stream and yuan-source point of the Lung. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for wrist pain and cough, and what research shows.

BL22 (Sanjiaoshu): the Sanjiao back-shu point at L1. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for thoracolumbar pain and digestion, and what research shows.

GB31 (Fengshi): the Gallbladder point on the lateral thigh. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for IT band and sciatica pain, and what research shows.

GB30 (Huantiao): deep gluteal meeting point of Gallbladder and Bladder. Anatomy, sciatic nerve mechanism, use for sciatica and hip pain, plus research.

GB14 (Yangbai): the forehead gallbladder point. Anatomy, trigeminal mechanism, clinical use for frontal headache and eye strain, and what research shows.

Zigong: the extra uterus point beside CV3. Anatomy, segmental pelvic mechanisms, clinical use for menstrual pain and fertility, and what research shows.

Knee pain is often caused by trigger points in the quadriceps, hamstrings, TFL, and gastrocnemius. Learn which muscles refer pain to the knee and why.

BL11 (Dazhu): the hui-meeting point of bones beside T1. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for upper back and neck pain, and what research shows.

Taiyang (M-HN-9): the temple extra point. Anatomy, trigeminal mechanism, clinical use for temporal headache, migraine and eye strain, and what research shows.

SP5 (Shangqiu): the Jing-river and Metal point of the Spleen channel at the medial ankle. Anatomy, nerve mechanism, clinical use, and what research shows.

Acupuncture and dry needling for sacroiliac joint dysfunction: addressing the myofascial layer, gluteal trigger points, and the evidence for SIJ pain relief.

SP9 (Yinlingquan): the he-sea and water point of the Spleen channel. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for knee pain and swelling, and research.

Dry needling for headaches targets the neck, shoulder, and jaw muscles that generate and sustain head pain. Learn which headache types respond best and which muscle may be involved.

LU1 (Zhongfu): front-mu point of the Lung below the clavicle. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, use for cough and chest tightness, and what research shows.