Case Study: Low Back Pain

Case Study: Low Back Pain

A 73-year-old male came in with pain on the left side of the hip and across the lumbar spine. There was a history of significant low back pain. He smoked cigarettes and was prescribed multiple medications. The discomfort worsened after building a deck over the...
Case Study: Kidney Disease

Case Study: Kidney Disease

A 54 year-old woman came in with lower back pain and pressure around her bladder and lower abdomen. Her GFR (glomerular filtration rate) was 30mL/min which is considered Stage 3 of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). GFR is a measure of how well the kidneys filter waste and...
Case Study: Foot Pain

Case Study: Foot Pain

A 56 year old male had foot surgery and nerve block for a ruptured achilles tendon in July but was still suffering with discomfort during physical therapy. He started acupuncture in November and described the pain as constant “pins and needles” that radiated to all...
Case Study: Migraines

Case Study: Migraines

A 23 year old woman suffered from migraines for 4 years, with stress, anxiety and fatigue. She is a student so it was very difficult for her to study and focus. She has had multiple concussions and has been evaluated by neurologists, prescribing medication with...