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Orthopedic acupuncture insights from the clinic floor

Real clinical knowledge on trigger point therapy, dry needling, and sports medicine from Dr. Geno Diveley, L.Ac., DACM. Written for patients and practitioners in Northern Colorado who want the full picture.

CLINICAL INSIGHTS

30+ years of clinical knowledge, distilled into articles

Dr. Geno Diveley shares practical insights on orthopedic acupuncture, dry needling, and sports medicine — written for Windsor athletes and active adults looking for real answers.

acupuncture needles being applied to patient's leg in modern treatment room

Dry needling for hamstring strains

How targeted needle work restores range of motion and speeds recovery in Windsor runners.

patient lying face down with acupuncture needles on lower back in clinical setting

Acupuncture for low back pain

A breakdown of how motor point therapy and trigger point release address chronic lumbar tension.

close up of therapist's hands performing trigger point therapy on patient's hip area

Sciatica nerve relief protocol

Step-by-step approach to piriformis release and nerve flossing using orthopedic acupuncture.

golfer during swing analysis in therapy clinic with therapist observing

Golf performance and mobility

Why hip rotation and thoracic spine mobility matter more than strength for Windsor golfers.

cupping therapy on patient's leg in clean bright treatment room

Cupping for IT band tightness

Controlled suction therapy applied to lateral knee and hip for runners with chronic IT discomfort.

therapist performing myofascial release on patient's neck and shoulders in clinic

Myofascial release for neck pain

Manual therapy combined with dry needling to release suboccipital tension and restore cervical range.

CONDITIONS WE SEE

The same trigger points cause most of the pain we treat. We just go after the right ones.

Most clinics treat symptoms. We treat the underlying trigger points and tension patterns that drive common musculoskeletal complaints like back pain, sciatica, and sports injuries.

01

Back pain and sciatica

Often originates in gluteals, piriformis, or lumbar multifidus. We find the source, not just the spot that hurts.

Acupuncture needles in lower back during dry needling session
02

Neck and shoulder tension

Trigger points in levator scapulae and upper traps mimic disc issues. We release the muscle before blaming the joint.

03

Knee and hip dysfunction

Weakness or tightness in TFL, vastus medialis, or adductors alters gait. We correct the pattern, not just the ache.

Athlete receiving dry needling on the neck and shoulder region
04

Plantar fasciitis and foot pain

Often a referral from tight gastrocnemius or soleus. Treat upstream, and the heel starts to feel better.

05

Tennis and golfer's elbow

Wrist extensor or flexor overload. Dry needling the motor point resets the muscle tension without cortisone.

Dry needling treatment on forearm for elbow pain
06

Headaches and TMJ tension

Referral patterns from SCM, trapezius, and masseter cause most cervicogenic headaches. We treat the muscles, not the symptom.

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