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Unlocking Relief: Exploring the Benefits of Trigger Point Dry Needling
October 09, 2023Pain can be a persistent and frustrating companion, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. While various methods exist for managing pain, trigger point dry needling has emerged as an effective and increasingly popular therapeutic approach. In this blog post, we'll delve into the benefits of trigger point dry needling, shedding light on how this technique can be a game-changer in your journey to pain relief and improved physical function.
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Dealing with Chronic Pain
August 15, 2023Dealing with chronic pain can be incredibly challenging, both physically and emotionally. We see it every day and are here to help you. Everyone's experience with chronic pain is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. We will tailor a plan that suits your individual needs and circumstances.
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Vitamin B12
November 29, 2022There are certain groups of individuals who may be more prone to Vitamin B12 deficiency. People who are vegetarians and vegan are oftentimes more prone to a Vitamin B12 deficiency due to the lack of consumption. Increased age also affects the absorption of the vitamin, so older adults could be more susceptible to a deficiency as well. Some common signs of a deficiency are difficulties with balance, fatigue, headaches, mouth sores, memory issues, feeling of pins and needles, and a swollen tongue. It can take years before symptoms of the deficiency are present. If you want to check your levels, Vitamin B12 deficiency can be tested on a blood test.
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Migraine Headaches - How We Can Help
October 04, 2022Headaches can be a real pain, especially when it comes to migraines. Here are a few facts that can clue you in on whether you are experiencing a migraine. While many people suffer from migraines, their cause isn’t fully known- It is thought that genetics and environment do play a role. Genetically, migraines often run in the family, but are more common in women. A number of triggers also play a role including hormonal changes, sleep changes, foods, drinks, increased physical activity, and medications and can all cause a migraine to begin. For women, migraine headaches can begin near menstruation, during pregnancy, or menopause due to hormonal changes.
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Fibromyalgia
February 28, 2022Fibromyalgia can be hard to diagnose because there is not one test that has a marker for the disorder. Practitioners used to diagnose fibromyalgia by finding 11 out of 18 specific tender points on the body, but this method is no longer used based on the reliability of the exam. In order to be diagnosed in present day, a physician typically will use your medical history, imaging, physical exam, and some blood testing. Oftentimes in the history of a fibromyalgia patient, they will experience tiredness, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, depression, head fog, increased pain, and headaches.
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"I'm Just Getting Old!"
August 04, 2021Many people come into the clinic with pain saying “I’m just getting old!” Well age does not have to define you or the way you feel. Johns Hopkins held a study which tracked over 6,000 people from the ages of 44 to 84 for more than 7 years. This study showed that those who made changes in their lifestyle including quitting smoking, following a new diet, getting regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight decreased their risk of death in the time period by 80 percent. So, what changes should you be making to enhance your health into older age? Keep reading!
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The Latest On Concussions
March 30, 2021We have come a long way in what we know about concussions. Concussions are no longer a “brush it off and go back out there” injury, but rather referred to as a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI).A concussion is the result of an acceleration-deceleration of the head. This can be caused by a direct hit in sports or from a fall. It is also nearly synonymous with whiplash having the same symptoms and same mechanism of injury.
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Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy and Dry Needling: Similarities and Differences
January 08, 2020What are the differences between acupuncture and trigger point dry needling, or are they the same thing? This is a question that we at our clinic are often asked.