by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a revolutionary new treatment that relieves pain by promoting long-lasting healing of musculoskeletal conditions. The healing properties of PRP therapy are attributed to the increased concentration of growth factors and secretory proteins that enhance the healing process on a cellular level. PRP therapy […]
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Screwing with your knee problems
September 2, 2012
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by Dr. Kenneth F. Muhich — OK, now that I have your attention, allow me to explain the phrase “screwing with your knee.” A number of different joints in your body are connected to other joints by muscles, tendons and ligaments for support and movement. These joints have different names, such as facets in the […]
School can be a pain in the neck
August 30, 2012
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by Heather Demeritte — Kids are back in school, and their backs and necks are feeling the pain. Heavy books, increased homework and lack of lockers require students to carry more weight on their backs than their growing bodies can endure. Today there are ways to lessen the burden of carrying practically everything but their […]
That Miraculous Jaw! (TMJ)
August 30, 2012
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by Dr. T. Aristotle Economou — The correct medical term for the acronym TMJ is the temporomandibular joint. This miraculous joint connects your lower jaw (mandible) to your skull, which is separated by a small, fibrous disc called a meniscus. The meniscus absorbs the vibration from movement and impact of your jaw. Repetitive teeth grinding […]
Chronic pain doesn’t have to be a lifelong companion
August 28, 2012
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by Dr. Mark Starr — Many people have accepted pain as a lifelong companion because their doctors don’t know to examine all the possibilities for finding a solution. There are many reasons a person might have chronic pain, and it pays to explore them all. Pain frequently occurs in the muscles, so this is the […]
Rolfing® creates change
August 27, 2012
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by D.J. Cross — In the 1960s, Dr. Ida P. Rolf said, “If you can imagine how it feels to live in a fluid, light, balanced body, free of pain, stiffness and chronic stress, at ease with yourself and Earth’s gravitational field, then you will understand the goals of Rolfing Structural Integration.” Contrary to popular […]
Acupuncture: Cost-effective health care for today
August 26, 2012
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by Kim Blankenship — At a time when health care expenses are taking a larger bite out of most household budgets, many people are looking for affordable alternatives to conventional care. A study released by the National Academy of Sciences in 2005 found that more than one third of American adults report using some form […]
Rolfing® Structural Integration: A radical approach to change!
August 24, 2012
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by D.J. Cross — Fifty years ago, Dr. Ida P. Rolf’s conviction that the body structure can be changed was radical. It still is. We are not stuck with our genetic blueprint or the blueprint of our life’s experiences. Gravity is the most fundamental force human beings must contend with. When not aligned with gravity, […]
A light approach to pain
August 13, 2012
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by Victoria Bowmann — When pain comes on — whether it is a low back ache, a hand or wrist problem from overuse, a headache or even painful feet — do you reach for an over-the-counter pain pill? Many people do, but relief is usually only temporary. We hope the pain goes away, until the […]
Arnica: The wonder medicine
August 8, 2012
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by Dr. Richard H. Pitcairn — Last issue, we considered basic principles and the understanding that the symptoms of illness are part of the body’s healing process and, therefore, of estimable value. We also saw that we can use medicines to stimulate this healing process — to make it work better and faster. The trick […]
It is all in the hips — until it’s not
August 1, 2012
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by Dr. Stephen Brandon — Do you know how many Americans undergo surgical hip replacements each year? The number is astronomical. What is truly scary is how the mortality rate increases after these procedures. If you already have had a hip replacement, there are two important things you can do: keep moving and invest in […]
Before you buy shoes, think again
July 29, 2012
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by Peg Mitchel — How many pairs of shoes have you bought because you hoped this or that pair might relieve your foot pain or provide all-day comfort? How many pairs of shoes never lived up to your expectations and now sit in the back of your closet? Many of us have experienced varying degrees […]
Killer computer postures
July 27, 2012
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by Matt Schoeneberger — The information age has enabled us to communicate in incredible ways, ushering in a fast-paced society where anything is possible. We can accomplish almost all we need to with a few clicks of a mouse or keyboard. We have become “best friends” with our computers, dependent upon their service and lost […]
September 3, 2012
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