By: Michel Antoine Solounias, MS, L.Ac., LMT. Wondering how acupuncture works? What is the explanation behind how and why acupuncture is effective at dealing with so many ailments? Currently there are several coexisting explanations based on scientific research and traditional theory. The consensus is that acupuncture seems to positively influence health in several ways, acting as
Scientists have found that there’s an unconscious, complex coordination that happens between our foot placement, arm movement, trunk angle, and neck and head motion in every step we take in order for us to stay balanced. The reason for this is that every, single step we take is different from the one we took just
It seems that practically everyone has a smartphone these days, and active smartphone users are essentially tethered to their devices. Using a smartphone all day, every day, actually impacts your posture, and most people don’t even realize it’s happening!
About 80 percent of people experience back pain at least once over the course of their lives. Low back pain is a very common condition, but it’s easy to discover the source of this pain through a number of different tests. A physical examination is usually the preliminary course of action to identify the severity
If you’re looking to improve your strength, specifically in terms of your muscle explosiveness and power, plyometrics, or “jump training,” is the technique for you. Plyometric training was initially designed for Olympic athletes, but it’s been gaining traction amongst a widely varied demographic, from children to adults of many fitness levels.
Adhesive capsulitis is a medical condition that causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder; it is also called “frozen shoulder.” Although there’s no definitive cause for frozen shoulder, it sometimes develops after minor shoulder injuries. Symptoms of frozen shoulder usually last about one to two years. While it seems that time is the only cure
Are You Experiencing Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms? The plantar fascia is a part of the foot that’s made of a band of thick tissue and connects the ball of the foot and the heel. It serves to support the foot’s arch, and is susceptible to injuries that can cause inflammation or tearing. An injury to the
Your hamstring is a group of three muscles (and their corresponding tendons) in the back part of your thigh that all work together. If you do something that causes one or more of those muscles/tendons to tear, that is called a hamstring injury. Hamstring injuries are among the most common injuries that occur in the
Hip arthritis symptoms can develop at any age, but the condition is more common in older adults. By age 85, the Center for Disease Control reports that 25% of all people may develop hip arthritis symptoms. There is no known cause for arthritis of the hip, and there is no group that is more at
How Acupuncture, Massage and Physical Therapy Improve Recovery When Used Together By Michel Antoine Solounias, MS, L.Ac., LMT As an acupuncturist and massage therapist approaching a decade of clinical practice experience, I continue to notice a certain phenomenon when working with patients to regain health. Oftentimes I realize as my patients begin to experience relief