Acupuncture is a form of treatment that involves inserting very thin needles through a person’s skin at specific points on the body, to various depths. Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.

With acupuncture is the primary therapy, we can directly stimulate the affected muscles, reducing inflammation and increasing circulation, as well as using distal points on the body to build the body’s immune system back up and address the stress associated with the condition.

back pain caused by spinal degeneration and injury. Back pain that lasts more than three months (chronic) is less common than acute pain. … Conditions commonly linked to back pain include: Muscle or ligament strain. Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. It affects more Canadians than all other forms of arthritis combined. OA is a progressive disease of the whole joint that leads to breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone.

Your doctor may do a series of tests to determine the cause of your dizziness. … Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo may go away on its own within a few weeks or months. … If you experience dizziness associated with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), consider these tips:

Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their runs.

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis can cause intense heel pain.Your doctor might prescribe custom-made orthotics to help distribute pressure to your feet more evenly.

Flat feet tend to cause people to walk awkwardly, which can cause pain in … When flat feet do cause symptoms, simple devices and exercises can help to …. Fitted insoles and orthotics or custom-designed arch supports may …

You can take steps to prevent golfer’s elbow:

Strengthen your forearm muscles. Use light weights or squeeze a tennis ball. Even simple exercises can help your muscles absorb the energy of sudden physical stress.
Stretch before your activity. Walk or jog for a few minutes to warm up your muscles. Then do gentle stretches before you begin your game.

It’s caused by inflammation of the bursa. These are fluid-filled sacs that sit between the rotator cuff tendons and the underlying bone. Rotator cuff strains or tears are caused by overuse or acute injury. The tendons that connect muscles to bones can overstretch (strain) or tear, partially or completely.