Tuina (pronounced “twee-nah”) is a form of clinical Asian bodywork that originated over 2000 years ago and is deeply rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tuina affects muscles and fascia while influencing the energetics of Qi in the channels. Pain usually indicates a blockage in channels which obstructs the flow of Qi throughout … Continue reading Tuina
Author: Dr. George Tabares DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM
George is a Licensed Acupuncturist who improves patient health using Herbal Formulas, Nutrition, Asian Bodywork &, Corrective Exercise in San Diego, CA. Contact him at 619.723.6705 or George@TabaresActiveHealth.com
Tapering
Tapering is a planned short-term reduction in exercise load during periods of intense training, the time leading up to a competition, and/or as a recovery tool post event. Without a tapering plan over-training may occur, particularly in the “all or nothing all the time” personality. Tell-tale signs and symptoms of over-training include but are not … Continue reading Tapering
East Asian Medicine and Postural Considerations in Back Pain
70-85% of all Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. It is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the U.S. and is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in people younger than 45 years old.
Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common types of pain and one of the most frequent causes of presentation to physicians and clinics. They are also known as cephalgias and may present as isolated phenomena, or can be seen as a symptom of a variety of acute or chronic diseases. Three-fourths of all adults experience … Continue reading Headaches
Use it or Lose it
The "Principle of Use or Disuse" implies that your exercise gains will go away when you do not maintain them. This means that you become deconditioned and muscles atrophy when not in use. Muscle strength tends to go away at about 1/8 of starting strength per week, with larger and stronger fast twitch muscle fibers … Continue reading Use it or Lose it
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