Real vs Sham Acupuncture: Similar Pain Relief through Separate Mechanisms
In the short-term, pain relief from real acupuncture may not appear to be greater than pain relief from a placebo,[…]
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Author: Zach Cooper
Zach Cooper is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist who has committed his life towards helping others improve their health.
PRP Injections Help Fight Gluteal Tendinopathy
Tendinopathy can be a difficult, painful condition that does not always respond well to physical therapy. Fortunately, experts are making[…]
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HOVR Desk Station Device Burns Calories While Sitting
While seated, our bodies burn significantly less calories compared to active activities such as walking or exercise. One way to[…]
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Kinesiotape Increases Glute Medius Activity
Kinesiotape could potentially be used to help recruit underactive muscles. A new study recruited 40 athletes and had them perform[…]
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Why Joint Mobility is Essential for Injury Prevention
Note: The following article is heavily influenced by my training from Functional Movement Systems (FMS). For more information, I recommend[…]
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How to Prevent “Starvation Mode” from Impeding Fat Loss
For many people who wish to improve health and body composition, the primary objectives typically involve consuming more vegetables, fruits,[…]
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Increase Pain in Adulthood
Children who experience traumatic events are more likely to suffer from chronic pain as adults. A new study examined[…]
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The Biopsychosocial Model: Understanding the Science of Pain
For hundreds of years, it has been assumed that pain is a direct result of injury. In theory, a greater[…]
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Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Approach by Leon Chaitow
Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Approach by Leon Chaitow does an amazing job of describing the many negative effects[…]
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The Healing Powers of Touch: The Science of Massage
The Mystery of the Romanian Orphanage During the 1980s, large numbers of children in Romanian orphanages were suffering from severe[…]
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