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Finding Relief: The Benefits of Acupuncture for Treating Chronic Pain
According to a study published in 2023, approximately 51 million people in the United States suffer from chronic pain, with about 17 million of those suffering from high-impact chronic pain. Those who suffer from chronic pain find their lives altered in difficult ways. The search for relief is constant. Traditional medicine offers various prescription medications, but if you are looking for a more natural path to healing and wellness, acupuncture should be at the top of your list. continue reading
Unlocking the Ancient Wisdom of Gua Sha
Gua sha is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. Practitioners of this medicine believe that a person’s qi, or energy, must flow unhindered throughout the body so you can feel your best. When qi becomes stagnant, health problems occur. With Gua sha, your acupuncturist uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape areas of your body where inflammation or stagnant qi exist to help improve circulation and promote healing. When done correctly, Gua sha can help you unlock radiant skin and achieve holistic well-being. continue reading
Acupuncture for Orthopedic Pain
Orthopedic pain is a big deal for many Americans, and it comes in many different forms including knee, hip, shoulder, and other joint pain. Acupuncture has been proven an effective tool to deal with orthopedic pain…even Harvard Medical School thinks so. continue reading
Acupuncture & Athletes: A Winning Combination
Whether a weekend warrior or a seasoned semi-professional or professional competitor, athletes are always looking for that competitive edge, the thing that can keep them healthy and give them a bit more in the tank to defeat the competition.
Sports acupuncture is a great tool athletes can use as part of their overall health care strategy. Sports acupuncture is a hybrid form of acupuncture and sports medicine that is specifically used to support sports-related activity. Athletes and runners especially can use sports medicine acupuncture to relieve pain, accelerate the healing of sports related injuries, improve performance, and increase muscle flexibility. Let’s unpack each of these benefits and see just how sports acupuncture can be used to treat athletes. continue reading
Learn Sports Acupuncture with Jenny Nieters
Five Sports Acupuncture Classes
Sports Acupuncture: Ankle Pain, Mobility and Stability
Sports Acupuncture: Core Muscles for Athletic Performance
Sports Acupuncture: Chronic Low Back Pain and Lumbopelvic Stability
Sports Acupuncture: Adductor Muscles and Groin Strains
Sports Acupuncture: Hip Flexor Muscles
Approved NCCAOM/CAB (7 units/class)
Contact Jenny@alamedaacupuncture.com
| Sports Acupuncture: Ankle Pain, Mobility and Stability | |||
| Ankle sprains are a common orthopedic complaint. After an ankle sprain there is an increased risk of recurrent sprains and functional ankle instability. Appropriate evaluation and treatment can decrease the likelihood of these complications. This course will include an overview of the most common mechanism of injury, the relevant anatomy, orthopedic assessment and concise acupuncture treatment to address pain, mobility and stability. |
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| Sports Acupuncture: Core Muscles for Athletic Performance | |||
| Learn the anatomy, assessment and acupuncture point locations for the core muscles. Treatment of these muscles can support athletic performance, help prevent injuries and be a critical component in the treatment of low back pain. This course will allow the student to feel more confident in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of the core muscles. | |||
| Sports Acupuncture: Chronic Low Back Pain and Lumbopelvic Stability | |||
| Chronic low back pain or tension is a common complaint in the modern acupuncture clinical practice. Learn anatomy, assessment and acupuncture acupuncture point locations for key anatomical structures which can improve lumbopelvic stability and decrease pain and muscle tension. This course will allow the student to feel more confident in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of the chronic low back pain. | |||
| Sports Acupuncture: Adductor Muscles and Groin Strains | |||
| Groin strains are a common sports injury. Learn the anatomy, assessment and acupuncture point locations for the adductor muscles. Treatment of these muscles can help with injury recovery and prevention, as well as enhance athletic performance. This course will allow the student to feel more confident in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of the adductor muscles. | |||
| Sports Acupuncture: Hip Flexor Muscles | |||
| Hip flexor strains are a common sports injury. Learn the anatomy, assessment and acupuncture point locations for the hip flexor muscles. Treatment of these muscles can help with injury recovery and prevention, as well as enhance athletic performance. This course will allow the student to feel more confident in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of the hip flexor muscles. | |||
“Four for 2024” Scheduled Education Opportunities:
What: AC Rocky Mountain Regional Spring Fundraiser & Conference: Optimizing Lumbopelvic Stability and Motor Control
When: April 20, 2024
Where: Littleton, Colorado
Time: 11:00AM to 9:00 PM.
Registration Information: https://acucol.com/event-5591556.
What: 2nd European Orthopaedic and Sports Acupuncture Congress
When: June 14-16, 2024
Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Registration Information: https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
What: Sports Acupuncture: Hip Flexor Muscles & Ankle Pain, Mobility and Stability
When: July 13-14, 2024
Where: Berkeley, CA (AIMC Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College)
Registration: Email jenny@alamedaacupuncture.com
What: NWHSU 2024 Great River Symposium: Demystifying Lateral Hip Pain
When: September 28, 2024
Where: LIVESTREAM Webinar via Zoom 2 hours
Registration: https://nwhealth.edu/continuing-education/great-river/