Thumb Pain and Acupuncture: Treating De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

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Thumb Pain and Acupuncture: Treating De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful inflammatory condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. According the a study published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, “The estimated prevalence of de Quervain tenosynovitis is about 0.5% in men and 1.3% in women with peak prevalence among those in their forties and fifties. It may be seen more commonly in individuals with a history of medial or lateral epicondylitis. Bilateral involvement is often reported in new mothers or child care providers in whom spontaneous resolution typically occurs once lifting of the child is less frequent.”[1]

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TREATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS WITH ACUPUNCTURE

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TREATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS WITH ACUPUNCTURE

Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that affects the foot health of as much as 15% of the U.S. population, according to the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences.[1] However, plantar fasciitis is commonly a misdiagnosis for what is actually occurring in the foot. Plantar fasciosis is, in fact, a more accurate diagnosis given there is progressive degeneration of the plantar fascia. There is no inflammation present, which is why plantar fasciitis ("-itis" meaning inflammation) is not a correct diagnosis and often yields improper approaches to treatment. Plantar fasciosis is one of the most common foot disorders I treat, and acupuncture with moxibustion yields remarkable results.

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Treating Tennis Elbow with Acupuncture

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Treating Tennis Elbow with Acupuncture

Tennis elbow, otherwise known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common sports injury I see quite often in my clinic. It is a painful condition that is caused by overuse of the muscles in the forearm, leading to pain and swelling on the outside of the elbow where they attach.

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Women & Sports Injuries: How Hormones May Be Influencing Your Injuries

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Women & Sports Injuries: How Hormones May Be Influencing Your Injuries

Did you know hormonal fluctuations that occur during your menstrual cycle could make you more prone to injuries? Studies have shown that ACL injuries, in particular, occur more frequently in women than in men participating in similar athletic activities.

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