Can massage therapy be a solution to poor desk posture? Let’s explore the benefits of massage therapy in combating poor desk posture. Technology is everywhere. Whether sitting at your desk working on a computer, checking the number of likes on your most recent Facebook post from your smartphone, or just talking to your mom, technology …
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we analyze herbs individually and in formulas. Formulas are created by combining individual herbs in certain measurements. The combinations, percentages of each herb, and preparation techniques create different herbal medicines. At the end of this pandemic year, in the middle of the third wave, I want to introduce you to the …
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By: Dr. Ece Algur, LAc, DACM, MD Is Acupuncture Good Only For Pain? NO! Acupuncture is one of the five pillars of Traditional Chine Medicine (TCM). Chinese Herbology, acupuncture, eastern nutrition, tuina, and qi gong are the five components of TCM. In TCM, the body and its functions are seen as a balance of two …
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD There are times when NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as Motrin, ibuprofen, Aleve, naproxen, Celebrex, Indocin, indomethacin, and aspirins, are appropriate, especially in the acute setting over a short course to reduce inflammation. However, for long-term use, there can be an increased risk of side effects with long-term use, including …
The Benefits of Functional Range Conditioning ® A question that we’re frequently reminded of when watching The 40-Year-Old-Virgin, but in this case, we’re referring to joint range of motion. Our whole skeletal system is connected by joints and within the category of joints, there are several types. Your spinal joints, wrist joints, ankles, shoulders, fingers, …
Many acute injuries or repetitive stress injuries can come from sports such as tennis, squash, basketball, baseball, surfing, biking, golf or a fall on the hand-also known as a FOOSH injury all on outstretched hand injury). It’s a good idea to get checked out after any kind of fall on your hand if you have …
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