Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an entrapment of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Nerve entrapment is often referred to as a “pinched nerve.” Symptoms include tingling, numbness or pain in the hand, specifically in the palm, thumb, index or middle fingers. In more severe
Read moreThe FDA recently proposed that medical doctors learn about and consider complimentary therapies including acupuncture and chiropractic in the treatment and management of chronic pain. Here is a PBS article describing the new proposal: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/fda-proposes-doctors-learn-acupuncture-pain-management/ This is an exciting step toward a paradigm that aims to achieve health
Read moreThe “Hip Hinge” is a spine-sparing exercise developed by Stuart McGill, Ph.D. that if practiced and applied to daily life can help to prevent low back injuries and pain. The main concept is to bend at the hips while keeping the lumbar spine straight. This will help to
Read moreModern scientific research is now showing that an ancient treatment can help people suffering from migraines. A study published in February, 2017 in the popular medical journal JAMA:Internal Medicine demonstrated that acupuncture is effective in treating migraines. You may be familiar with this study as it was featured
Read moreHere is a simple exercise to engage the diaphragm while breathing. Breathing is the fundamental movement pattern of life. It is essential that we are breathing properly by engaging the diaphragm in order to have core and spinal stability. It also helps to reduce tension in the secondary
Read moreMigraines can be terrible and debilitating. As always, determining the cause of the problem and treating the person, not just the condition, is the key. We combine acupuncture, lifestyle education, Stecco Fascial Manipulation, A.R.T., chiropractic joint manipulation, cold laser therapy and nutritional interventions in treatment plans developed specifically
Read moreThe most common type of headaches are Tension-Type headaches, also known as cervicogenic headaches. These are headaches that stem from tension in the soft tissues (muscles and fascia) and joints of the cervical spine. These soft tissues and joints can refer pain to different areas in the head.
Read moreMost of the headaches associated wth Traumatic Brain Injury (T.B.I.) are tension-type or cervicogenic headaches. New research has demonstrated that acupuncture is effective in the treatment and relief in these headaches. We use a combination of acupuncture, Stecco Fascial Manipulation, A.R.T., chiropractic joint manipulation, cold laser therapy, nutritional
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