Debunking the Myths: Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling

December 18, 2024

The debate surrounding acupuncture and dry needling often generates confusion, particularly in Western contexts. Much of this misunderstanding stems from centuries-old mistranslations of ancient Chinese medical texts, leading to the incorrect notion that acupuncture relies on “mystical energies” rather than anatomical and physiological principles recognized by modern science. Recent scholarly work by experts such as

Understanding Complexity in Human Biology Through Eastern Medicine

December 1, 2024

The human body is complex. It is not merely a sum of its parts. The body’s behaviors, especially when it comes to healing from complex chronic conditions are not linear. Linear reductionist models are favored by modern medicine. Each body part and organ system are broken down and have a specialist. Those specialists don’t take

How Acupuncture Can Help Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

July 17, 2024

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition that affects the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles in the neck and upper chest area. It occurs when there is compression on these structures between the collarbone and first rib. This can result in various symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms, hands, and

Results from a recent study on Acupuncture for Retinitis Pigmentosa

April 1, 2024

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina’s ability to respond to light, leading to a progressive loss of vision. What happens is there is a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina (photoreceptors). Symptoms typically start with night blindness and peripheral vision loss, gradually advancing to central vision

Acupuncture for Macular Degeneration – A review of a new study conducted in 2023

March 31, 2024

Are you or a loved one struggling with Age-Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD? It’s a challenging condition that can impact your quality of life and independence. But what if there was a natural solution that could help improve your vision? Let’s explore a groundbreaking study on how acupuncture could be the answer you’ve been searching

Acupuncture for Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) Pain

January 13, 2024

The Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) is a small muscle located in the hip and thigh region, playing a critical role in hip movement and stabilization. Arising from the anterior aspect of the iliac crest, it inserts into the iliotibial band, contributing to several key movements and functions of the leg.

Acupuncture for Deep Gluteal Syndrome

January 10, 2024

The journey to diagnosing Deep Gluteal Syndrome (DGS) can be a long and frustrating one filled with unanswered questions and a multitude of tests. As a patient, you may have spent months or even years visiting multiple healthcare providers, undergoing numerous invasive investigations with no clear diagnosis or relief from the persistent, debilitating pain in your buttock region. This convoluted process can leave you feeling exasperated, misunderstood, and desperate for a solution.

Is your SI joint causing your pain?

November 21, 2023

The SI joint, the ligaments that stabilize it and the cutaneous nerves near it and even low back and glute muscles can commonly cause pain in your low back that can be confused with SI joint pain.

Acupuncture for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy

November 20, 2023

Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy is a serious and common degenerative disease of the cervical spine due to irritation and compression of the nerve roots of the cervical spine, resulting in a series of clinical symptoms based on sensory, motor and reflex disorders, such as numbness and pain in the neck, shoulders, upper limbs and fingers.

Re-thinking Plantar Fasciitis: Everything you need to know about fixing foot pain

January 24, 2023

Up until the early 2000’s we labeled foot pain especially on the bottom of the heel as “plantar fasciitis”. The idea was the connective tissue (fascia) on the bottom of the foot was inflamed and causing pain due to overuse.

Because the thought process was plantar fascia was inflamed the treatments (and still the most common approach) was to decrease inflammation with ice, medications like NSAIDs and rest. When this didn’t work rest, orthotics, physical therapy to stretch the foot / calf and cortisone injections were then used.

The problem is these methods don’t work for the vast majority of people and studies show that over 50% of patients still have foot pain 15 years after it starts!

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