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.

Explore the origins and evolution of trigger points and their role in acupuncture. Learn the history of trigger points in both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, and their role in chronic pain and dysfunction. Acupuncture and dry needling offer safe and effective ways to treat trigger points and relieve pain.

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.

The infraspinatus muscle is a common cause of shoulder pain. Read more to learn about infraspinatus trigger points and how acupuncture can help relieve infraspinatus pain naturally.

The quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle is commonly involved in cases of low back pain. Learn more about this muscle, how trigger points form in it, and how acupuncture can release QL muscle tightness to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the low back.

The tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscle is a common area of muscle tightness that can cause pain in the front of the hip and down the side of the leg. The main action of this muscle is to flex the hip (bring the knee towards the chest).

The iliopsoas or psoas muscle is a commonly overlooked area of muscle tightness that can cause pain in the front of the hip and low back. The main action of this muscle is to flex the hip (bring the knee towards the chest).

Discover the benefits of acupuncture and dry needling for relieving pain in the gluteus medius muscle. Learn about how releasing gluteus medius trigger points can reduce back pain and hip pain.

As we approach the peak of New York City marathon training season, I am seeing more runners coming in for acupuncture treatments. The most common causes of running injuries are structural/muscle imbalances, muscle weakness, and overtraining.

Low back pain is the most common reason that people come in for an acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture helps address both the acute pain symptoms as well as the underlying issues associated with back pain.

Learn how to release tight muscles and relieve muscle tension.