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• Shin Splints
  

  Shin splints are actually more of a symptom than a diagnosis. There are lots of things in the lower leg, muscle, fascia, bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments that can all lead to pain.

• Hamstring Injury and Recovery

  There tends to be a high rate of re-injury and continuous problems with this muscle group. Some of the more common factors of hamstring injuries are muscle weakness, lack of flexibility, poor posture, poor biomechanics, strength and muscular imbalance.

• Acupuncture for Hamstring Injuries

  Acupuncture, if done properly by a qualified provider, offers relief from the pain of the hamstring injury and also restores proper function and healing. Acupuncture increases blood flow to the area, releasing endorphins for pain, and increases qi (pronounced chi), the Chinese word for energy.

• Upper Crossed Syndrome

  Here's something else you can blame on the bad economy and increased stress on the job. It's called upper crossed syndrome, and we're seeing more and more of it at the office as the anxiety levels continue to rise in white collar professions.

• Ultra-Preventive X Supplement

  Ultra Preventive ® X is also a potent antioxidant formula that includes natural beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, Lcysteine/N-acetyl-L-cysteine, lutein, lycopene, red wine proanthocyanidins and select extracts and powders from over 25 fruits, vegetables and herbs.

• Trochanteric Bursitis

  Runners are often plagued with this injury because they train in a linear fashion and often times do not cross train using side to side movements.