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The Kidneys, Low Back, & Knees: Anatomical Correspondences
In 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.
May 13, 20223 min read


The Straight Leg Raise Test: How We Keep It Straight
The 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 22, 20223 min read


The Art of the Painful Arc
Orthopedic 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.
Apr 20, 20223 min read


Acupuncture: A Match for Tennis Elbow Hypertrophy
Tennis elbow, a common tendinopathy of the outer elbow, was originally named after observing its prevalence in lawn tennis players in the...
Jaime Chaves, L.Ac.
Jul 16, 20213 min read
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