Meniscal tears are among the most commonly reported of knee injuries. There are two menisci, one for the outside and one for the inside of the knee. Often they are ... Read More
Sports Injuries
Acupuncture for Prepatellar Bursitis
Another common name for prepatellar bursitis is “House maid’s knee”. In the knee there is a bursa which is fluid-filled sac that acts as a shock absorber between the ... Read More
Acupuncture for Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tears are common and people over the age of 50 have a 25% chance of having a tear. Sports people who make repetitive throws like pitchers, cricketers and ... Read More
Acupuncture for Hamstring Injury
The hamstrings are a group of muscles and tendons at the back of the thigh which when strained is referred to as a pulled hamstring. It is common injury often as a result ... Read More
Acupuncture for Golfers Elbow
Golfers elbow also known as medial epicondylitis is where there is pain on the inside of the elbow, and not outside as seen in tennis elbow. It can commonly occur from ... Read More
Acupuncture for Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and attaches the calf muscle to the heel. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has found that the Achilles ... Read More