Orthopedic & Sports Acupuncture in Marquette, MI
MQT Acupuncture offers assessment-driven, hands-on care for musculoskeletal pain, injury, and movement dysfunction.
Sports & Performance-Focused Care
Orthopedic acupuncture focuses on how muscles, joints, and the nervous system work together to create pain or limitation.
Treatment begins with assessment to identify which muscles or neuromuscular patterns are contributing to the issue. Acupuncture needles are then applied to specific motor points — areas where nerves interface with muscle tissue — often supported by electrical stimulation.
This approach is commonly used for:
Neck, shoulder, and back pain
Joint pain and restricted mobility
Tendon and soft-tissue injuries
Chronic or recurring musculoskeletal conditions
Dry Needling & Motor Point Stimulation
Dry needling and motor point stimulation are used to address tight, inhibited, or dysfunctional muscle tissue.
When a motor point is stimulated, it may produce a brief twitch response — allowing the muscle to release, reset, and function more normally. This can lead to immediate changes in pain, strength, or range of motion.
Electrical stimulation may be used to support muscle activation, coordination, and recovery.
Manual & Myofascial Therapy
Hands-on manual therapy may be incorporated when appropriate to support tissue mobility, joint movement, and overall function.
These techniques are used strategically — not as standalone treatments — and are always guided by assessment findings and treatment goals.
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Your first appointment is about 50minutes and includes a detailed health history, movement and orthopedic assessment, and your initial treatment. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s contributing to your symptoms and a recommended treatment plan based on your goals.
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Follow-up sessions are about 30 minutes and are more focused and efficient. We reassess progress, treat the key muscles or movement patterns involved, and adjust your plan as your function improves.
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Orthopedic acupuncture targets specific points in muscle and connective tissue to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, calm the nervous system, and restore normal muscle function — helping the body heal and move more comfortably.
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Most people feel very little. You may notice a brief sensation as the needle reaches the target area, sometimes followed by a quick muscle twitch or a deep ache, which typically fades quickly and is often associated with effective treatment.