284 Dry Needling and Sciatica

Effective Tennis Elbow Treatments in Lafayette, LA (Shockwave, Chiropractic Care, and More) If the outside of your elbow hurts when you grip, lift, twist a doorknob, use a mouse, or even brush your teeth—this episode is for you. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common overuse tendon issue, and it doesn’t just hit tennis players....

Can Dry Needling Help You Get Your Arm Back? If your shoulder went from “a little achy” to “I can’t reach my seatbelt” to “putting on a jacket hurts,” you’re not being dramatic. Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) can hijack your sleep, your routine, and your independence—and the worst part is when someone tells you, “Just...

The Headache That Keeps Coming Back If your headache starts at the base of your skull, climbs up the back of your head, and settles behind one eye… and your MRI is “normal”… but the headache still keeps returning, this episode is for you. A significant percentage of recurring headaches don’t start inside the skull—they...

That First Step Out of Bed Is Telling You Something. Here’s What to Do About It. If your heel feels like a knife on that first step in the morning… then “warms up”… then comes right back after you sit down again, you’re not imagining it. That on/off cycle is one of the most common...

Early Detection of Scoliosis – Let’s Stop the Surgery Most scoliosis doesn’t start with pain. It starts with small signs that are easy to miss—one shoulder a little higher, a shirt that twists, a shoulder blade that sticks out, or a “rib hump” when a child bends forward. The problem is that if a curve...

That burning, tingling, or numb feeling running down your leg can be scary. Most people assume it has to be a disc problem. Sometimes it is—but in many cases, tight, irritated muscles in the hip and buttock can mimic sciatica or make it worse. In this episode, you’ll learn what sciatica really means, why the cause matters more than the...

If your Achilles “warms up” after a few minutes but keeps coming back, this episode explains why rest alone often fails—and how shockwave therapy plus the right loading plan can help you finally turn the corner. Episode Summary Does your heel feel stiff the first few steps in the morning… then loosen up… then ache...

Episode overview June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and this episode is a simple reminder of why scoliosis matters and why it’s often missed. We cover what scoliosis is, what signs to look for in kids, teens, and adults, and how catching it early can open the door to more conservative options and better long-term outcomes. The...

What Is Dry Needling (and Is It the Same as Acupuncture)? Episode overview If someone told you a thin needle could help release the “knot” that has been wrecking your shoulder, neck, or back, you’d probably ask the big question: “Is that acupuncture?” This episode answers that clearly. Dry needling and acupuncture may use a similar tool...

Hyperkyphosis (Hunchback Posture) Episode overview Hyperkyphosis is when the upper back curves forward more than it should, creating a rounded or “hunched” posture. In this episode, we break down what hyperkyphosis is, why it can cause pain and balance problems, and what practical steps can help—especially targeted exercises and, in some cases, a custom brace. The big goal...