Below are some of the most common physical points and areas of concern that Dr.Travall treats.
THE SHOULDER AND UPPER EXTREMITIES
Common injuries include:
Lateral epicondylitis (aka tennis elbow)
Medial epicondylitis (aka golfer's elbow, climber's elbow)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Arthritis of the wrist, hand, and finger joints
THE HIPS AND PELVIS
Dr. Travall focuses on local trigger points and motor points that are anatomically correlated to significant nerves and blood vessels in this area. Common injuries include:
Hip bursitis
Osteoarthritis of the hip joint
Sacral-iliac joint dysfunction
Piriformis syndrome
Sacrotuberous ligament dysfunction
THE KNEE
Common injuries include:
Ligament sprains
Patellar tendonitis
Patellofemoral pain syndrome and chondromalacia (runner’s knee)
Meniscus injury
Iliotibial band syndrome
THE LOWER EXTREMITIES
Dr. Travall’s patients include cyclists and triathletes suffering from considerable leg and foot injuries, including:
Shin splints
Achilles tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Ankle sprains
"Big toe" osteoarthritis
Morton's neuroma
LOWER BACK AND NECK PAIN
Common injuries include:
Sprains and herniated discs
Soft tissue injuries
Because of the complex nature of this area of the body, Dr. Travall recommends an
integrated approach to treatment, which may include additional modalities such as
physical therapy, massage, and therapeutic exercises.
ARTHRITIS AND JOINT CONDITIONS
Although it may require longer, ongoing treatment, acupuncture can help to alleviate and treat arthritis, including conditions in the knee and the hip, which are susceptible to osteoarthritis. Common areas of treatment include:
Hip Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of the first metatarsal-phalanges joint
AC joint arthritis
Osteoarthritis in the knee
Arthritis in smaller joints of the wrist, hand, and foot
TENDONITIS
Acupuncture can be used to treat many types of tendonitis, both acute and chronic. Dr. Travall most commonly treats the following tendons and afflictions:
The Achilles tendon
"Tennis elbow”
"Climber's elbow”
Shin splints
OTHER INJURIES AND PAINFUL MALADIES
Acupuncture is considered an effective, non-surgical treatment for a wide range injuries and other pain-related afflictions and concerns. For any issues not listed above, please contact us to discuss how we might be able to accommodate you.
Acupuncture is considered an effective, non-surgical treatment for a wide range injuries and other pain-related afflictions and concerns. For any issues not listed above, please contact us to discuss how we might be able to accommodate you.