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TENNIS AND GOLFER'S ELBOW Introduction If you’ve ever felt a sharp, nagging pain in your elbow while carrying your groceries, swinging a hammer, or while working at your computer, you might be dealing with one of the two most common "epicondylitis" conditions. Despite their names, Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow aren't reserved for athletes. They are repetitive strain injuries that can affect anyone that does repetitive movements of the wrist and forearm. Comparison At a Gl

What is Tech Neck? Tech neck is a modern term used to describe pain and stiffness of the neck caused by the prolonged use of modern tech, such as phones, tablets, and computers. It develops over time from sustained poor posture—mostly the forward head posture most people adopt when looking down at screens. Over time, this position places excessive strain on the neck, resulting in issues with the muscles, tendons, and ligaments associated with the cervical spine. Why is this

Acupuncture and cupping are two separate modalities used in traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture works on the Qi (energy) of the body by stimulating specific points on the body (acupuncture points). Acupuncture is mainly used for pain relief, but is also widely used to treat many other conditions . In my clinical practice at Ramsay Acupuncture and Wellness (RAW II) I focus on the treatment of pain and dysfunction caused by a variety of musculoskeletal issues. The style

The Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) with Acupuncture Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a blanket term used to refer to issues that arise with the temporalandibular joint (TMJ). This joint and the associated muscles are important in the movement of your jaw. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofascial Reasearch [1], it affects between 5-12% of the population and is more prevalent in women than in men. TMD can present with pain or tenderness

Orthopaedic acupuncture focuses on the treatment of the muscles, bones, joints, and ligaments (musculoskeletal system). There are special meridians in the body that correspond to the musculoskeletal system called the sinew or muscle-sinew channels. There are twelve sinew channels. These channels correspond to different areas of the body and are used to treat the muscles and related tissues that they cover. In addition to the sinew channels, different organs are related to dif