Pelvic Floor Dry Needling
For CPPS, pudendal neuralgia, pain with sitting, bladder pain and pelvic tension that has plateaued in PT. My practice centers on this work, and no one else in New York City can say that.
Pelvic floor dry needling
I treat nerve, muscle, and pelvic pain at 118 W. 72nd St, between Columbus Avenue and Broadway. Every visit is one-on-one with me, start to finish.
Most of my patients come to me after a physical therapist, neurologist, a spine doctor, or a urologist has already done good work, and the problem still hasn't settled. That is where I'm most useful. If you're looking for relaxation or general wellness acupuncture, there are good options in the neighborhood, and my office isn't one of them.
For CPPS, pudendal neuralgia, pain with sitting, bladder pain and pelvic tension that has plateaued in PT. My practice centers on this work, and no one else in New York City can say that.
Pelvic floor dry needlingDry needling, a form of acupuncture, for back, neck, hip, jaw and joint pain. I find the muscles and nerves behind the pain and treat them directly.
Orthopedic dry needlingFor neuralgia, neuropathy, nerve palsies, FND and bladder urgency. I set the frequency and intensity for each nerve, the way a doctor sets a dose.
Electroacupuncture for nerve painOnly licensed acupuncturists, MDs and DOs may perform it. For many providers, needling is a short add-on course. For me, it is the discipline.
I hold a DAOM, the top clinical degree in my field, and my doctoral training prepared me to integrate my care with Western medicine.
I wrote Realigning Medicine and Thinking in Chinese Medicine, and I've published peer-reviewed research on trigger points, dry needling and pelvic floor dysfunction.
No assistants, no handoffs, and no other patients being treated while you're on the table.
Electroacupuncture sends a mild current through fine needles placed along a nerve. The result depends on the dose: the frequency, the intensity and how long it runs. I choose those for your nerve and your problem, and I may treat the nerve itself, its plexus or its origin depending on what is driving your symptoms.
For bladder urgency and frequency, I go further than standard PTNS. PTNS stimulates the tibial nerve at the ankle. I also work with the sacral and pelvic nerves that control the bladder directly.
A typical nerve plan is twice a week for six weeks or three times a week for four, then visits space out. Everyone responds differently, so these are typical timelines, not promises.
Dr. Jordan Barber Acupuncture
118 W. 72nd St, Rear Lobby
New York, NY 10023
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 7pm. Friday, 9am to 6pm. By appointment only. Phone coverage begins at 11am.
Getting here: The office is on West 72nd Street between Columbus Avenue and Broadway. Take the 1, 2 or 3 train to 72nd St at Broadway, or the B or C to 72nd St at Central Park West. Lincoln Center is about a 10-minute walk south.
House calls and appointments outside posted hours are also available by arrangement. Private Access & House Calls
New patient visit
$300
Follow-up visit
$250
Every visit includes treatment and is one-on-one with me.
I'm an out-of-network provider. Payment is due at each visit, my office files the claim with your plan, and any reimbursement is paid to you. Before your first visit, we can check your benefits for free through the verification form. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. I don't participate with Medicare or Medicaid, though some Medicare Advantage plans reimburse out-of-network visits.
Insurance detailsI'm at 118 W. 72nd St, in the rear lobby, between Columbus Avenue and Broadway. The 72nd St stations for the 1, 2 and 3 trains and the B and C trains are each a short walk away.
A new patient visit is $300 and a follow-up is $250. Each one is one-on-one with me and includes treatment, including your first visit. Many patients get part of that back through out-of-network benefits.
Many PPO plans include out-of-network acupuncture benefits. My office submits the claim for you, and we'll check your benefits for free before your first visit. Coverage depends on your plan, so reimbursement isn't guaranteed. I don't take Medicare or Medicaid, but some Medicare Advantage plans reimburse out-of-network care.
In New York, dry needling is legally a form of acupuncture. I place fine needles into tight bands of muscle and trigger points to lower tension and change how the area is signaling. Nothing I do is based on energy theories.
Electroacupuncture adds a mild electrical current to the needles. I use it to work on nerves, and I adjust the frequency and intensity for each case. Most people feel a steady pulsing or tapping.
Pelvic and orthopedic plans usually last 4 to 6 weeks before visits space out. Nerve plans run twice a week for six weeks or three times a week for four, and some start with extra visits in the first week. These are typical timelines, and everyone is different.
It's generally safe with a trained practitioner. Serious complications are rare, and proper training is what keeps them rare. Needles are sterile and used once, and I review your health history first, including blood thinners. The most common downside is soreness for a day or two, and occasionally a small bruise.
No. It helps if you've already seen a doctor or a pelvic floor physical therapist, so bring any notes or imaging you have.
Not always. Long-standing, degenerative pain can flare when deep guarding releases, so for many older patients I use electroacupuncture instead, with the goal of less pain and better mobility. A Free Discovery Call is the best way to find out what fits.
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118 W. 72nd St, Rear Lobby, New York, NY 10023
Evidence-based acupuncture and dry needling on the Upper West Side. From chronic pain and headaches to pelvic floor dysfunction, Dr. Jordan Barber pairs the highest level of training with care that actually listens.
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