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Acupuncture and TCM for Sprains and Strains

We’ve all heard of and maybe even experienced a sprain or a strain. But do you really know the difference? A sprain is defined as a stretch or tear of a ligament. A strain, on the other hand, is defined as an injury to a muscle or tendon. Sprains can result from a fall, a sudden twist or a

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IT Band Pain

 

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

It’s the middle of marathon season and a number of my patients have been limping through the door with pain at the outside of their knee or hip. The most common cause of lateral knee pain in runners is Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome.

Location and Function

The IT band, and the pain associated with it’s

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