Warmer weather is finally here, and that means increased physical activity for most people. We’re barely clear of Winter and already I’ve had some folks with golf and/or landscaping injuries to their shoulders. Some are relatively acute, or now, others have been lingering for days, weeks, or even months. Shoulder conditions can be quite debilitating,… Read more »
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Sciatica
Irritation to the sciatic nerve is among the most painful conditions a person can endure. However it is often misunderstood, so let’s examine this in more detail. The sciatic nerve is the biggest nerve in the body. It originates from nerve roots that exit the lumbar spine and sacrum (tailbone), passes through the pelvis and… Read more »
Acupuncture Vs. Dry Needling
Dry needling has gained in popularity lately for it’s use in pain control. It has often been compared to or confused with acupuncture. Here are the major differences and similarities: Acupuncture primarily uses predefined points along pathways that have been mapped out over thousands of years (see the picture above.) Dry needling does not use… Read more »
Avoid Inflammation Producing Foods To Help Joint Pain
Avoiding pro-inflammatory foods may ease pain.Inflammation (swelling) and pain are inextricably linked. If you’re having increased joint pain, take a closer look at your diet. The following foods are considered to be “pro-inflammatory” and should be avoided: Red meat Dairy Saturated fats (lard and meat fat) Fried foods Trans fats (partially hydrogenated oils found in… Read more »
Immune Support
Good nutrition, clean water, good hygiene and sanitation are important to both personal and community health and immunity. Sometimes, this isn’t enough, which is where your immune system comes in.This network of tissues, cells, and organs first tries to keep out germs like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and then deals with them if they… Read more »