Approximately 30% of individuals over age 65 experience one or more falls each year. The situations in which these falls happen are often when individuals are cognitively taxed. In real-life situations, it is rare that we are ever only walking, standing or changing positions while solely focusing on the task at hand. We enjoy walking
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Chronic pain is a significant public health problem, affecting up to 47% of the U.S. population with an estimated annual cost burden of upwards of $635 billion. Chronic pain is a complex bio-psychosocial phenomenon that affects a person’s psychological and emotional health, ability to work, and social function, and has been linked to premature death
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Acupuncture Treatment for Migraines Migraines are very common among the American population affecting millions daily as it affects 12% of the population and is the third most prevalent illness in the world. For migraine sufferers Acupuncture is an effective treatment in the reduction of symptoms as well as the frequency of migraines. Traditional acupuncture
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Migraines are very common among the American population affecting millions daily as it affects 12% of the population and is the third most prevalent illness in the world. For migraine sufferers Acupuncture is an effective treatment in the reduction of symptoms as well as the frequency of migraines. Traditional acupuncture from a Chinese Medical point
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What are PRP injections, and what are they used for? PRP, or platelet-rich plasma protein, are injections that are derived by drawing the patient’s own blood, then separating platelet-rich plasma from the drawn blood and re-injected this PRP into the site of the patient’s injury. PRP is rich in enzymes and growth factors which
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It is widely known that an exercise routine is an important component of any physical rehabilitation program. However, the type of exercise that is performed is just as crucial, especially when a person wants to regain normal function. Following an injury or when initiating an exercise program, it may be prudent to keep exercises more
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4 doors are a set of points on the abdomen that consists of RN12 (zhong wan), ST25 (tian shu), and RN6 (qi hai). The 4 points surround the umbilicus. RN12 is on the midline of the body, 4 cun above the umbilicus. RN6 is also on the midline of the body, 1.5 cun below the
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Tongue Diagnosis Sticking out your tongue may be a typical part of an acupuncture appointment. Patient’s often ask why and are curious as to what practitioners are looking at. Tongue inspection is an important diagnostic tool that shows signs of how the body is functioning and potential imbalances. When your acupuncturist looks at
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