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by  admin  |  Mar 5, 2019  |  Blog  |  0 comments There are many patients that have visited our clinic that have tried over-the-counter foot orthotics in the past. These OTC orthotics are designed based on statistically average foot shapes and foot function. They provide “general” arch support and use materials and arch heights that accommodate most arch foot types. Although OTC orthotics may provide some relief for some, there will be many that will have persistent foot problems (or other joint problems such as knee or back pain) that will not be relieved with over the counter orthotics. This is because the vast majority patients have unique foot shapes and unique ways that they move that are different from others; everyone is unique in this regard. In a situation where OTC orthotics are not helping you, more support and more correction may be required and this is where a custom foot orthotic is usually required. Custom foot orthotics are de...

by  admin  |  Mar 12, 2019  |  Blog  |  0 comments How Does Acupuncture Work? Most people know acupuncture to involve inserting needles into the body. Although there are different philosophies that aim to explain how acupuncture works (Eastern vs Western Medicine Approaches), I will focus on the modern biological perspective. From a modern biological perspective, acupuncture stimulates the body to balance itself. It achieves this through complex nerve-related pathways in our body that act on the immune system, nervous system and inflammatory systems. Acupuncture improves the flow of oxygen, nutrients and blood flow to nourish and help heal certain areas of the body naturally. It achieves this by causing your blood vessels to dilate and increase blood flow to specific areas of the body. It also helps to release our body’s natural painkillers, called endorphins to help block pain and help us feel relief. Some acupuncture points are actual...