Blog
Plain-language articles on dry needling, acupuncture, pelvic floor pain and shockwave therapy from Dr. Anthony J. Gordon.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling vs Massage: Which One Does Your Muscle Pain Need?
Dry needling and massage both treat muscle pain. I explain what each one does, when massage is enough, when dry needling fits, and what the research shows.
Dry Needling
Who Can Do Dry Needling in New York?
I explain what the state education department says about who may perform dry needling in New York, why rules differ by state, and what training to ask about.
Pain | Dry Needling
Hamstring Strains in Runners: Why Running Through It Backfires
Running through a hamstring strain often means a longer layoff and a repeat injury. I explain what rehab should include, when it is a nerve, and where dry needling fits.
Pain | Dry Needling
Low Back Pain When You Breathe or Twist: The Quadratus Lumborum
A deep low back ache that catches when you breathe, twist or roll over in bed often involves the quadratus lumborum. I explain what this muscle does and why it hurts.
Pain | Dry Needling
Runners and Knee Pain: What Dry Needling Adds to Rehab
Exercise is the core of rehab for runner's knee. I explain where dry needling fits alongside physical therapy, what the research says, and how to ease back into running.
Dry Needling
Is Dry Needling Safe? Soreness, Risks and Who Should Wait
Serious problems after dry needling are rare, while mild soreness or a small bruise is common. I explain what the safety research shows, and who should wait or speak up.
Dry Needling
How Long Does Dry Needling Take to Work?
Some people feel a change after one dry needling session and many by the second. I explain what to expect over the first visits, and what speeds up or slows progress.
Pain | Dry Needling
Is It Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome? How to Tell the Difference
Buttock pain that runs down the leg is not always a disc. I explain how piriformis syndrome differs from spine-related sciatica, and how an exam tells them apart.
Dry Needling | Acupuncture
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What Is the Difference?
Dry needling and acupuncture use the same fine needles in different ways. I explain how they differ, why they work well together, and how to tell which one your pain needs.
Not sure what is causing your pain? The My Symptoms page walks through common causes by body area.
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