Headaches are a common health problem that affects many people worldwide. They can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and can interfere with daily activities. There are different types of headaches, and understanding them can help you identify the appropriate treatment option. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of headaches…

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Headaches are a common health issue that can be caused by a variety of factors, including tension, stress, poor posture, and even certain medical conditions. While there are many treatments available for headaches, including physiotherapy, chiropractic, naturopathy, massage, acupuncture and relaxation techniques, osteopathy can also be a helpful tool in managing headache pain. In this…

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RMA FST logo with text bubble saying Rocky Mountain Analytical IgG Food Sensitivity Test which naturopaths use to test gut health

IgG Food Sensitivity Test (FST) by Rocky Mountain Analytical This Test is useful for: FatigueSkin Itching, Redness, RashesMood, memory and cognitive declineFood related asthma and broncitisJoint pain, stiffness, swellingNausea & vomitingDiarrheaAbdominal PainGas & Bloating Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Blood Results Returned in: 7 Days Sample Report Food Antigens Included in this Test Click here to…

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Organic Acids Test logo with text bubble saying Great Plains Laboratory: Organic Acids Test which naturopaths will use to test chronic fatigue

Organic Acids Test (OAT) by Great Plains Laboratory This Test is useful for: Chronic Gastrointestinal DisordersChronic Inflammatory DisordersMitochondrial DisordersGenetic DisordersNeuropsychiatric ConditionsNeurological ConditionsAutismPDD Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Urine Results Returned in: 10 Days Sample Report The Organic Acids Test (OAT) offers a comprehensive metabolic snapshot with over 70 markers. It provides an evaluation of intestinal…

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Person with back to you highlighting area of chronic neck pain that can be helped with acupuncture or dry needling

At Absolute Health and Wellness, we strive to help all patients, including those experiencing chronic pain. Chronic pain is considered any pain endured for more than 3 months. Evidenced Based Recommendations for Chronic Pain There are many aspects of to managing chronic pain, our team at Absolute Health & Wellness emphasizes the following  [1]: Neuroscience…

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Person grabbing painful area of shoulder that can be helped with acupuncture and dry needling

Acupuncture has been used for treating trigger points for a long time. Dry needling is a common practice now, and we’re happy to provide dry needling at Absolute Health and Wellness. You may also know of dry needling as trigger-point acupuncture. A Review of Trigger Points For a more in-depth look at trigger points, please…

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Picture of a trigger point in the muscle as well as trigger point acupuncture with text bubble saying how dry needling works for pain

Dry needling is a method to help alleviate trigger points. Dry needling is often referred to as trigger point acupuncture. Trigger points are hypersensitive points within a muscle which create pain, limit range of motion, cause weakness and other symptoms. To learn more about trigger points, click here. Dry needling is a technique used to…

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Musculoskeletal diagram illustrating various areas for trigger points or pain on the body with a text bubble saying what are trigger points?

Myofascial pain syndrome is a pain condition characterized by trigger points. Trigger points and Myofascial pain syndrome is recognized by the International Association for the Study of Pain. Emerging research has shown this diagnosis is oftentimes involved in complicated, chronic pain syndromes of all sorts. What is a Trigger Point? A trigger point is a…

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