The Causes of Hammer Toes</span>
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The Causes of Hammer Toes

Hammertoes, a common foot deformity affecting approximately 3% of all adults over the age of 21 in the United States, can cause significant pain and discomfort.

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Acupuncture &amp; Cancer
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Acupuncture & Cancer

By adding acupuncture to oncology care, healthcare providers offer cancer patients a holistic and diverse treatment, benefitting their well-being.

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Acupuncture &amp; Allergic Rhinitis
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Acupuncture & Allergic Rhinitis

According to the most up to date evidence, acupuncture is an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis. Studies also suggest that acupuncture is safer

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IBS and Acupuncture
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IBS and Acupuncture

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent disorder that affects the large intestine of individuals.

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When the heel gets painful
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When the heel gets painful

The heel can perform three motion… what are they and what can influence these motions? If you start to think about shapes then you can look at your own heels and think about the shape its makes and also the relative position the shape makes. The heel should stand tall and straight upwards, we call this a neutral resting position.

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Pelvis Motion
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Pelvis Motion

Pelvis Motion - what should it be able to do? As the foot makes contact on the ground the pelvis tilts forward (anterior tilt) over the hip joint to absorb the load of the foot hitting the ground. This is an important action so that your spine received less force.

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