I’m Anthony Von der Muhll, and in this Shoptalk episode I’m sharing one of the most transformative techniques I rely on for chronic musculoskeletal pain and disability: needling directly into joint and ligamentous tissues.
This approach is ancient, but its modern applications are remarkable. It’s safe, well-tolerated, and delivers rapid, durable improvements—not only in joint function, but also in the muscles, tendons, and nerves that rely on those joints for healthy movement.
When I began using this method over 15 years ago, everything changed. My success rates climbed dramatically. The number of treatments required for meaningful, lasting results dropped. Cases that had previously felt stubborn or complex suddenly opened up with clarity and consistency.
What’s surprising is that this technique wasn’t part of any Master’s or Doctoral curriculum I completed. Yet with a straightforward review of joint anatomy, it proved both accessible and intuitive—easy to learn, and easy to integrate into practice.
If you’re looking to expand your clinical impact with a technique that reliably elevates outcomes, tune in. This is one you’ll want in your toolkit.
I am an experienced clinician and instructor in acupuncture orthopedics and sports medicine. I enjoy providing long-term support for acupuncturists to achieve their professional goals. I earned my MTCM from the Five Branches University in 2002, my Diplomate from the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics in 2006, and my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in 2020.
I have served as a clinical supervisor for 18 years and taught acupuncture orthopedics at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, the American College of TCM, the Five Branches University, and the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine. I have been a featured instructor at the Sports Acupuncture Alliance, the PSOAS Symposium, and Associations of California, Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina.
I also have extensive experience as an expert witness in malpractice cases, and emphasize the highest standards of safety and ethics.
Here are links to Anthony’s course on Joint Stabilization and Mobilization Needling and his full list of On Demand Courses with CEU’s.
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