If you’re an athlete, chances are you’re familiar with the occasional muscle pain, stiffness, spasms, or one of the many other joys of training and competition! These symptoms many times arise from myofascial trigger points, which are areas of knotted or tense muscle tissue that are particularly sensitive and can even cause pain in other …
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When it comes to physical rehabilitation following an injury or enhancing performance, there are various techniques and therapies available. One such technique gaining popularity is dry needling. Although similar to acupuncture, dry needling is a distinct treatment that can offer significant benefits. In this blog post, we will explore the top three benefits of incorporating …
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La punción seca es la inserción de una aguja de acupuntura, una aguja de acero inoxidable no medicada monofilamento, en los tejidos blandos del cuerpo, típicamente en un punto gatillo miofascial. Los anchos de aguja comunes están entre .16 mm y .30 mm, mucho más delgados que las agujas usadas para inyecciones médicas típicas. Un …
What is the connection between one’s social network, levels of physical activity, and ultimately their overall health? A 2010 study of peer groups found that hanging out with healthy friends could be the best way keep fit (1). I enjoy working out, but I know not everyone does. For myself and others, it’s usually more …
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OK folks, these are so much more than just sandals, they’re the best shoes of ALL TIME! Sandals are typically thought of as fashion or casual wear in the western world. These, however, are all-around go anywhere, do anything footwear. “But do they stay on your feet?” Yes, incredibly well. No matter the activity, a …
You’ve probably heard that sitting is the new smoking, but is standing necessarily better? I think it’s important to realize that a standing desk on it’s own won’t solve all of your problems. We try to do our due diligence by hitting the gym after a stressful day at work, but unfortunately this is not …
Dry needling is the insertion of an acupuncture needle, a monofilament non-medicated stainless steel needle, into the soft tissues of the body, typically into a myofascial trigger point. Common needle widths are between .16 mm to .30 mm, much thinner than the needles used for typical medical injections. A trigger point is a taut, hyperirritable …