Pain Management
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What Is Dry Needling? A Beginner’s Guide for Acupuncture Patients in Los Angeles
If you’ve tried acupuncture for tension, stress, or pain and found it helpful, you might be wondering about dry needling, especially if you’re dealing with stubborn muscle knots that just…
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Dry Needling vs Acupuncture for Neck Pain: A Santa Monica Specialist’s Guide
We’ve all been there, staring at a laptop or a phone for hours until your neck locks up into a stiff, painful mess. When neck pain becomes a daily headache,…
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Topical Magnesium for Muscle Pain Relief
Muscle pain and injuries can be frustrating, often interfering with workouts and daily activities. These muscle trigger points and soft tissue injuries often resist simple stretching or rest. While oral…
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How to Avoid Piriformis Syndrome and Gluteal Pain
If you’re one of the many people who spend hours each day at a desk, driving, or lounging on the couch, you might have felt that nagging deep ache in…
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This Is Why Your Neck Hurts, It Starts With the Shoulders
Neck pain is one of the most common things I see in my practice, so if you’re struggling with chronic neck pain you are certainly not alone. Neck pain is…
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How Does Dry Needling Work? | Needling Mechanisms of Action
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used by acupuncturists to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. While it shares some similarities with acupuncture, dry needling is distinct in its approach, focusing…
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Are Nightshade Vegetables Increasing Your Pain and Inflammation?
On the surface nightshade vegetables seem great, they have vibrant colors, diverse flavors and are known to contains some beneficial vitamins, like vitamin C. Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers are…
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Scientific Research on Acupuncture
The scientific evidence for acupuncture is growing at an incredible rate. As stated by the organization Evidence Based Acupuncture (EBA): “Research into acupuncture as a medical treatment has grown exponentially in…
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Ear Acupuncture for Weight Loss, Insomnia & Addiction Recovery
Ear acupuncture has a large body of scientific evidence backing its effectiveness [1][2]. This clinically proven treatment approach is an efficient method for treating a wide number of conditions including…
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Dry Needling in California
Dry Needling is an therapeutic technique that was developed by Dr Janet Travell and recently popularized by Acupuncturists and Physical Therapists in Australia, Canada and the US. In California, only…
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Recent Posts
- What Is Dry Needling? A Beginner’s Guide for Acupuncture Patients in Los Angeles
- Dry Needling vs Acupuncture for Neck Pain: A Santa Monica Specialist’s Guide
- Topical Magnesium for Muscle Pain Relief
- How to Avoid Piriformis Syndrome and Gluteal Pain
- This Is Why Your Neck Hurts, It Starts With the Shoulders