by Keith Poorbaugh | Jul 17, 2018 | Education, Health, Treatment
Clinician inserts long, filiform needles into specific points along your body to help reduce pain, increase motor function, and/or improve your overall health. Are we describing acupuncture, or dry needling? Can’t tell? Well don’t be surprised, most people don’t...
by Keith Poorbaugh | Jan 3, 2018 | Health
Let’s face it, Americans will continue to face rising healthcare costs. Whether measured relative to its population or economy, the United States spends by far the most in the world on health care. (Mark Pearson, OECD) The U.S. spent $8,233 on health per person in...
by Keith Poorbaugh | Nov 24, 2017 | Health
At the end of a difficult day, sleep is a welcome release. Ever wonder why babies sleep so much? I always thought it was because they don’t have a job. Reality is that sleep is vital to growth and development. The value of sleep continues in adulthood. A good night’s...
by Keith Poorbaugh | Aug 21, 2017 | Health
Pain is an opportunity. An opportunity to listen to your body as you determine which challenges are worthwhile ventures. Pain forces you to live in the present. You can wait for it to disappear, much like a shipwreck survivor awaits rescue. Or you can begin the...
by Keith Poorbaugh | Jan 6, 2016 | Treatment
Pain is a multidimensional sensation which requires a multifaceted approach. Simply put, pain is a powerful force. Pain is initiated at receptors in the periphery (nociceptors) and its real potential is harnessed by neurons within the central nervous system. For...
