Jeffrey Tucker, DC, DACRB

Dr. Jeffrey Tucker, a graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (now Southern California University of Health Sciences) practices in West Los Angeles. He utilizes various methods in his practice to promote lasting health and wellness, and lectures worldwide on sports- and rehabilitation-related topics. You can sign up for his newsletter at DrJeffreyTucker.com.

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Musculoskeletal Thermography:  The Clinical Benefits
January 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 1)
Why You Need to Know Every Patient's Nitric Oxide Level (and How to Test for It)
October 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 10)
Tight Hips, Tight Back: Essential Exam Flow
March 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 03)
Give Your Patients the Ergonomic Advantage
October 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 10)
Exercise Recommendations for Healthy Aging
September 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 09)
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That Nagging Qi Stagnation Between the Shoulder Blades (Pt. 2)
That Nagging Qi Stagnation Between the Shoulder Blades

After a thorough examination to rule out the cervical and thoracic spine, what you have left is sharp, localized qi stagnation of the soft tissues causing the “rhomboid pain.” If it’s not the C or T spine causing the problem, then what could be causing this tissue issue? It can be a bunch of different reasons such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, poor posture, muscle imbalances, trauma, deconditioning, overuse, etc.

Christopher Chapleau, DAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac., AIT, IMT, MSHP, CES, HMS
Herbal Medicine
TCM for GERD, Gluten Intolerance
TCM for GERD, Gluten Intolerance

The patterns expressed under the umbrella of a GERD diagnosis typically include various combinations of liver qi stagnation (potentially with depressive heat), spleen qi deficiency, rebellious stomach qi, stomach fire, food stagnation, and stomach yin deficiency. In long-term cases of GERD, it is not uncommon for three to four patterns to overlap at the same time.

Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
Your Practice / Business
The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture
The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture

As licensed acupuncturists with the ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat using a variety of modalities, including herbal medicine, we are entrusted with a high level of clinical responsibility. Yet in an age of professional forums, online groups and social media communities, there is a growing trend of practitioners asking for case-specific treatment advice instead of referring the patient in question to a trusted colleague.

Shabnam Pourhassani, LAc, QME, DACM