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Trigger Point Pain Finder

Interactive Body Pain Locator

Pinpoint your pain. Understand what’s causing it. Start getting relief.

The Trigger Point Pain Finder lets you identify which muscles may be at the root of your pain. Explore common trigger point referral patterns and discover effective treatment options. If you’re unsure what’s behind your muscle discomfort, this tool can help you find answers.

How the Trigger Point Pain Finder Works

Use the interactive model to select the area where you feel pain. You’ll uncover:

  • Common muscles responsible for pain in that region

  • Trigger point referral patterns

  • Typical symptoms

  • Recommended treatment options

From there, you can explore evidence-based solutions, such as acupuncture for muscle pain, dry needling for pain relief, and myofascial release therapy.

Click your problem area below to begin.
Then download the free guide for a deeper look at trigger points and self-care strategies tailored to that region.

Why Choose Our Targeted Approach?

At Morningside Acupuncture, we blend traditional acupuncture and trigger point dry needling (myofascial trigger point therapy) to alleviate a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, sports injuries, and stress-related disorders such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, fatigue, myofascial pain, digestive issues, and women's health issues.

Our approach is ideal for people who want to:

  • Resolve pain that won’t go away — especially discomfort lingering after PT, exercise, or injury.

  • Pinpoint specific muscle knots and trigger points using our interactive body pain map.

  • Address pain at the source with dry needling, acupuncture, and myofascial release at our Upper West Side NYC clinic.

Transform recurring discomfort into confidence and performance. Your best health starts with clarity—and the Pain Finder is your first step.

Pain Relief in NYC: Book Your Session

Ready for relief that lasts?
Book an acupuncture session, schedule dry needling near you in NYC, or request a personalized pain consultation.
Call or text us: (917) 830-4440

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FAQs: Muscle Pain, Trigger Points & Treatment

  • What causes persistent muscle pain?

    Persistent muscle pain may come from untreated trigger points, myofascial pain syndrome, or strains that haven’t fully healed.

  • How does acupuncture relieve muscle pain?

    Acupuncture improves circulation, releases muscular tension, and addresses root causes, not just symptoms.

  • Is dry needling effective for pain?

    Yes. Dry needling is well-established for deactivating trigger points and relieving stubborn muscle pain.

  • How to find trigger points in muscles?

    Use the interactive pain chart to locate common trigger points linked to your symptoms, then download the free guide to learn more.

  • What’s the difference between muscle strain and trigger points?

    A strain is an injury to muscle fibers; a trigger point is a tight, irritable knot that often refers pain elsewhere.

  • Does moving pain still need treatment?

    Yes, pain that shifts or persists can indicate trigger points or myofascial dysfunction.

  • Can acupuncture help chronic pain?

    Absolutely. Acupuncture and sports medicine techniques are evidence-supported for chronic pain management.

  • Why does my back (or any body part) hurt?

    The Trigger Point Pain Finder helps you identify possible muscle sources and learn targeted treatment options. For additional education, see How Pain Works.

  • How many sessions of trigger point therapy are needed?

    Most patients feel improvement during or shortly after a session once the correct trigger point is released—especially when symptoms are muscular rather than structural. Most people notice change within 1–3 sessions, with more lasting improvements over 4–6 sessions.

  • Is gentle care effective for severe pain?

    Yes. Gentle techniques such as acupuncture and myofascial release can be highly effective for both acute and chronic muscle pain.

Feeling frustrated by pain that won’t quit?

Worried about the cost? Nervous about trying something new?

Morningside Acupuncture provides empathetic, science-backed care so you feel supported every step of the way.

  1. Start the Trigger Point Pain Finder now.

  2. Reveal what’s causing your discomfort.

  3. Download the free guide for your pain area.

  4. Then book your acupuncture and dry needling session in NYC when you're ready.

Book your pain relief session

Disclaimer

The Trigger Point Pain Finder is an educational tool designed to help you understand muscle-related pain patterns. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible causes of pain and is not a medical diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for concerns about injury, neurological symptoms, or non-muscular sources of pain.

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