Orthopedics

An Intro to Rolfing
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An Intro to Rolfing

Special contribution by Padma Borrego What is Rolfing? Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a hands-on bodywork approach designed to bring more efficiency, alignment, and balance to the body. Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, this method uses a combination of gentle, slow, or deep touch to work with the body’s connective tissue, or fascia….

You Can Dip In (and Out) of Acupuncture
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Just a Few Sessions: You Can Dip In (and Out) of Acupuncture

What do you have to bring to the table for acupuncture to work? Absolutely nothing. Most people have at least a few complaints, whether they are chronic health issues or injuries, but they needn’t derail you. To benefit from acupuncture, you do not need to eat clean or follow an exercise regimen. You do not…

Peninsula Acupuncture Back Pain
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Nerve Pain from Disc Impingement: Acupuncture Can Help

As you get older, you’re more prone to back problems, specifically disc impingement or herniated discs, which can cause continuous pain and numbness. Discs are the cushions between vertebrae in your spine. These little discs do a lot of work: They stop the vertebrae from grinding together and help provide flexibility. The problem is that…