Pain is the most common reason people seek out acupuncture. Acupuncture can be very beneficial for pain with a myofascial origin, which means that the pain is due to dysfunction in the body's skeletal muscles (myo) and fascia. According to the Fascia Research Congress, fascia is the layer of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin to attach, enclose, and separate muscles and internal organs. There is an intricate connection between fascia and muscles. Muscle tightness

What is sports acupuncture, and how can it help my pain? Sports acupuncture often combines trigger points, motor points, neurofunctional acupuncture, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization techniques (IASTM) to restore mobility and range of motion to the affected tissues and joints. This article will explain trigger points, motor points, and neurofunctional acupuncture. For more information on IASTM techniques, check out my recent blog post , where I go into more d