Christina, I would have needled proximally at the common fibular nerve based on your description of her distribution on pain on the dorsum of the foot...

Yes, I would start more proximately and work my way down towards the involved area. Certainly makes sense to move down along the nerve pathways, and e...

Also Christin I would go on your dashboard and complete your practitioner directory- patients with heel pain are looking for treatment from clinicians...

Hi Christin, Yes you can needle through the plantar aspect- it can be difficult in some patients so you can do cupping first to desensitize the planta...

Hi Hong, He looks like a clear SCM so I would needle both either AP or PA especially -if palpation reproduces the familiar symptoms. Give that a try ...

Hi Linh, If you have significant concerns in one area you can alway trial other areas that said I have never had an issue with Keloids with DN. The...

Hi Emily, I have combined the two for many years- I just do the cupping first OR I needle around the cups I tend to avoid needling then cupping becaus...

Amy, the problem is needling into an area that is insensate and certainly that has decreased circulation. If you feel they are able to be needled I w...

Hi Jodi, The short answer is yes- I use small gauge .16-.18mm x 15mm needles to do superficial needling in the effected dermatome avoiding of course a...

Hi Dr. Russell, There is FMRi research showing that needling effects the limbic system, which is one area for anxiety and the best way to access this ...

I am not sure what state you are in but the majority allow you to close and lock the lid on the sharp's container and throw it away in the garbage lik...

I do not know of research to address this specific topic but DN is a great anti-inflammatory especially for acute conditions. I do try to wean patien...

Hey Hong, You can needle around them with a small gauge and short-length needles to reduce inflammation but care must be taken not to directly needle ...