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Neck pain and cervicogenic headaches (CGH) are incredibly commonfuelled by long hours at a desk, stress, poor posture, or past injuries.Many people find that medications offer only temporary relief, whileAcupuncture provides a natural, research-supported path to long-termimprovement.Below is a clear, reader-friendly, and evidence-informed blog post thatintegrates a recommended once-a-week treatment schedule. What Is a Cervicogenic Headache? A […]

In this article we will discuss what ITBS is, the causes/symptoms and treatment for this condition… What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? (ITBS) ITB syndrome (also known as runner’s knee) is where the fascia called the iliotibial band gets irritated or swollen from compression against the lower end of your thigh (femur) bone, where it attaches

Over 1 in 3 people experience issues like vertigo, dizziness, or imbalance in their lifetime. Dizziness and balance issues are more common than you might think—and they can have a serious impact on your quality of life. Whether it’s feeling like the room is spinning, a sense of unsteadiness, or motion sensitivity, these symptoms may

DRY NEEDLING TECHNIQUE TO TREAT CERVICOGENIC (NECK TO HEAD) HEADACHES Dry needling is beneficial for certain types of headaches, including tension-type headaches and cervicogenic headaches. These headaches commonly stem from muscle tightness or “knots” or “trigger points” in the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Trigger points are hyper-irritable spots in muscles that

Did you know that sleep quality and pain are more related than you might have thought? Disruption and reduced levels of sleep have been proven to cause changes in the body’s stress responses, inflammation levels, and pain sensitivity. Recent studies done in America have suggested the average person with chronic pain accrues over 40-50 minutes

Perthes disease is a self- limiting rare condition of immature hip caused by disruption of blood supply to the rounded head of the thigh bone. Blood provides oxygen and nutrients to your bone. Lack of circulation at the head of the thigh bone might cause the bone cells to die and is called avascular necrosis.

Cuboid syndrome is a medical condition caused when the cuboid bone moves out of alignment. The cuboid bone is part of a joint that helps to maintain foot mobility when walking. Cuboid syndrome is thought to be a common source of lateral midfoot pain in athletes. The prevalence of cuboid syndrome is unclear. Approximately 4%

Joint hypermobility means that a person’s joints have a greater range of motion than is expected or normal. People with hypermobility are particularly flexible and able to move their limbs into positions others find impossible. Hypermobility affects around 30% of the population, with around 10% of these people living with symptoms which can range from mild

Sever’s disease is a type of heel pain, also known as calcaneal apophysitis or calcaneo apophysitis. An apophysis is the ossific nucleus of a growth plate which is the site of insertion of ligaments and tendons.  This area contains the open growth plate called physis. The closure of the calcaneus growth plate typically occurs around the age

A gluteal tendinopathy is a common injury that occurs on the outside of the hip or buttock. It is a condition that results from compression forces applied to the gluteal tendons leading to its frequent compression. If the force changes this can lead to changes in the tendon making it less able to tolerate the