Lycoming Orthopedic & Sports Acupuncture

Lycoming Orthopedic & Sports Acupuncture LYCOACU is Lycoming County's Premier
Clinic for Acupuncture & Dry Needling

Shoulder impingement in overhead athletes isn't caused by a structural problem in most cases. It's caused by a stability...
06/18/2026

Shoulder impingement in overhead athletes isn't caused by a structural problem in most cases. It's caused by a stability problem. 🎯

The subacromial space narrows when the humeral head migrates superiorly, which happens when the rotator cuff muscles responsible for inferior glide aren't generating adequate force. Pain on overhead movement is the result of the cuff's stabilizing function failing under load. Corrective exercise targeting rotator cuff activation, combined with dry needling to release the compensating upper trapezius and levator scapulae, restores the mechanics in most cases.

Save this for the overhead athlete who's been told they might need surgery.

Chronic pain and acute pain are not the same problem. Treating them the same way is why many people plateau.Acute pain i...
06/11/2026

Chronic pain and acute pain are not the same problem. Treating them the same way is why many people plateau.

Acute pain is your nervous system responding to tissue damage. Chronic pain is often your nervous system in a sensitized state — amplifying signals long after the original injury has healed. This is why the same stretch that helped in week two does nothing by month three. The tissue has changed, but so has the neural response to it. Evidence-based orthopedic care accounts for both.

Drop a 🙋 in the comments if this explains something you've been experiencing.

06/08/2026

đź‘Ź Patient Success Spotlight đź‘Ź

Patrick came to our clinic struggling with trigger thumb pain that was affecting his daily activities, grip strength, and overall comfort. Through a personalized treatment plan combining Electro Acupuncture and targeted soft tissue mobilization, we were able to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function.

Electro Acupuncture helps stimulate healing, decrease inflammation, and improve circulation to injured tissues, while soft tissue mobilization addresses muscular restrictions and adhesions that contribute to pain and dysfunction. Together, these therapies create a powerful approach to orthopedic rehabilitation.

Today, Patrick is experiencing significantly less pain and improved thumb movement, allowing him to return to the activities he enjoys with greater ease and confidence.

Every patient’s journey is unique, but stories like Patrick’s remind us of the body’s incredible ability to heal when given the right support.

Ready to find out if acupuncture can help your orthopedic pain? Contact our office to schedule an evaluation.

06/08/2026

đź‘Ź Patient Success Spotlight đź‘Ź

Patrick came to our clinic struggling with trigger thumb pain that was affecting his daily activities, grip strength, and overall comfort. Through a personalized treatment plan combining Electro Acupuncture and targeted soft tissue mobilization, we were able to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function.

Electro Acupuncture helps stimulate healing, decrease inflammation, and improve circulation to injured tissues, while soft tissue mobilization addresses muscular restrictions and adhesions that contribute to pain and dysfunction. Together, these therapies create a powerful approach to orthopedic rehabilitation.

Today, Patrick is experiencing significantly less pain and improved thumb movement, allowing him to return to the activities he enjoys with greater ease and confidence.

Every patient’s journey is unique, but stories like Patrick’s remind us of the body’s incredible ability to heal when given the right support.

Ready to find out if acupuncture can help your orthopedic pain? Contact our office to schedule an evaluation.

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Rest is a treatment option, not a default. đź’ŞFor acute soft tissue injuries in the first 48-72 hours, relative rest with ...
06/04/2026

Rest is a treatment option, not a default. đź’Ş

For acute soft tissue injuries in the first 48-72 hours, relative rest with controlled movement outperforms complete immobilization for tissue healing. For chronic injuries, rest rarely addresses the underlying dysfunction and often allows compensation patterns to entrench further. The decision about how much rest and what movement is appropriate should come from an assessment, not a general recommendation to stop doing everything until it feels better.

What injury have you been "resting" for months with no real change?

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06/03/2026

🌟 PATIENT SUCCESS STORY 🌟

“After dealing with persistent low back pain, I decided to try orthopedic acupuncture. I was amazed by the results. In just three treatments, my pain was significantly reduced, my mobility improved, and I was able to return to my daily activities with much greater comfort. I only wish I had started sooner!”
— Melvin

At EXSTORE, we’re committed to helping patients find lasting relief through evidence-based orthopedic acupuncture treatments. Whether you’re struggling with chronic discomfort or a recent injury, healing may be closer than you think.

Ready to take the first step toward a pain-free life?

06/03/2026

🌟 PATIENT SUCCESS STORY 🌟

“After dealing with persistent low back pain, I decided to try orthopedic acupuncture. I was amazed by the results. In just three treatments, my pain was significantly reduced, my mobility improved, and I was able to return to my daily activities with much greater comfort. I only wish I had started sooner!”
— Melvin

At EXSTORE, we’re committed to helping patients find lasting relief through evidence-based orthopedic acupuncture treatments. Whether you’re struggling with chronic discomfort or a recent injury, healing may be closer than you think.

Ready to take the first step toward a pain-free life?

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05/28/2026

High school athletes are not mini adults. Their injury patterns are different, and so is the treatment.

Adolescent athletes deal with apophyseal injuries, growth plate stress, and overuse patterns that are distinct from adult musculoskeletal presentations. At LOSA, we work with high school athletes across Lycoming County to assess and treat these specific patterns safely, using age-appropriate protocols that support continued training without compromising development. Getting the right care early changes outcomes dramatically.

What questions do you have about supporting a young athlete in your life?

Sciatica in athletes is rarely a disc problem. It's usually a piriformis problem.The sciatic nerve exits the pelvis near...
05/21/2026

Sciatica in athletes is rarely a disc problem. It's usually a piriformis problem.

The sciatic nerve exits the pelvis near or through the piriformis muscle. When the piriformis is hypertonic, which commonly occurs in runners, cyclists, and athletes with hip external rotation demands, it can compress or irritate the nerve, producing the same radiation pattern as disc-related sciatica. The distinction matters because disc pathology and piriformis syndrome respond to completely different interventions. Dry needling to the piriformis and hip external rotators resolves most non-structural sciatic symptoms significantly faster than general lumbar care.

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Dry needling and acupuncture use the same tools. The mechanisms are completely different.Traditional acupuncture works t...
05/14/2026

Dry needling and acupuncture use the same tools. The mechanisms are completely different.

Traditional acupuncture works through meridian pathways to influence systemic balance and nervous system regulation. Dry needling targets trigger points for hyperactive knots within muscle fibers, and uses a mechanical twitch response to release the dysfunction directly. Both have their role. At LOSA, we use them strategically based on what the assessment reveals, not as interchangeable techniques.

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22 South Main Street, Ground Floor
Muncy, PA
17756

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Tuesday 12:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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