Jaime Chaves, L.Ac.May 13, 20223 minThe Kidneys, Low Back, & Knees: Anatomical CorrespondencesIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it is said that the “kidneys control bones” (1). TCM theory suggests that many low back and knee...
Jaime Chaves, L.Ac.Apr 22, 20223 minThe Straight Leg Raise Test: How We Keep It StraightThe Straight Leg Raise (SLR), a test often used to tension the sciatic nerve, is well known for its ability to rule in or rule out lumbar...
Jaime Chaves, L.Ac.Apr 20, 20223 minThe Art of the Painful ArcOrthopedic tests don’t need to be complicated. While there is no absolutes, small shifts in post-test probability can make a big...
Jaime Chaves, L.Ac.Jul 16, 20213 minAcupuncture: A Match for Tennis Elbow HypertrophyTennis elbow, a common tendinopathy of the outer elbow, was originally named after observing its prevalence in lawn tennis players in the...