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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To Cleanse or Not to Cleanse

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Cleansing has been a hot topic the past decade; seems like even more so in the last few years. Questions often arise, “What do you think about cleansing”, “What cleanse is right for me”, “How long should a cleanse last”… After being bombarded with celebrity cleanses, friends doing cleanses, and reading about them in virtually every health magazine, it’s important to educate yourself on the benefits, downsides, and the irrelevance of some cleanses.

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