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Laser Therapy for Tendonitis

Trigger Point Pain

What is Tendonitis?

Tendonitis occurs when the flexible bands of tissue that connect the bones to the muscles become inflamed and painful. This is sometimes referred to as “tennis elbow” or “golfer’s elbow”, but it can happen throughout the body. Current treatments for tendonitis often revolve around stretching and conditioning, heavy use of anti-inflammatories, massage, and heat or ice packs. While these treatments can be effective, they often take a long time to work and excessive use of NSAIDs can lead to much more severe problems. Luckily, there’s good news!

Recently, high intensity laser therapy (HILT) has come to the foreground of techniques to treat tendonitis along with a host of other diagnoses. This technique has proven to be fast, reliable and safe. New research has added weight to the claims of laser therapy.

But how does it work?

We’re glad you asked. Laser therapy works by emitting light (laser) deep into the tissue. Studies have shown that it is able to penetrate further than ultrasound waves. The result of this is an improvement of tissue repair. It also increases the speed at which your lymphatic system drains from the injured areas. Research is showing that it also increases recruitment of cells to an injured area which speeds up your body’s natural healing process.

Yes, but DOES it work?

Another great question! Clinical studies have shown that patients treated with laser showed much greater decreases in pain. They also had better outcomes with joint mobility, functionality, and muscle strength.

If you think you might benefit from laser therapy or you would like to learn more about it, contact us at:

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

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Custom orthotics in The Villages florida

Foot Levelers

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Fallen arches can cause a lot more than just minor aches and pains.

 

The feet are the foundation of the body and no structure in this world can stand for long on a poor foundation. This holds true for us as much as it does for your house. Fallen arches and other degenerative conditons can lead to foot pain, but it can also work its way up the body causing pain all the way up to your head. When you are not properly balanced on your feet, you place extra weight on one foot over the other. This in turn causes more weight on one leg wich can cause a shift all the way up. All this extra weight over a period of time can cause pain in your knees, hips, back, neck and more.

With a set of orthotics that are made using a scan of YOUR feet, you can prevent this by giving your feet the right amount of support. Since no two feet are exactly alike, buying a generic store bought orthitc probably won’t work well for you. This is because they often only take one of your arches into account, and they seldom measure for the pressure put on each foot indiviadually. A Foot Levelers scan will take all of this and more into the design of your orthotic assuring you a proper fit that will help retain the arches you have and help get you relief from pain.

To schedule a free consultation with our Foot Levelers certified Dr. Chris:

Call us at 352.259.0024

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Intramax supplement available at Legacy clinic in The Villages

IntraMax 415

We all need to detox after all that turkey, pie, cookies, and wine. All the food we consume over the holidays can play havoc on our bodies. This is why we need intraMAX. intraMAX helps to detox our bodies form all the harmful effects of what we eat and drink. Grab some for yourself and start feeling better today!

 

intraMAX®

intraMAX is produced using intraCELL Technology. This innovative cold-fill manufacturing process allows the 415+ ingredients in intraMAX to retain their maximum nutritional value while being enriched organically with naturally-sourced fulvic acid.

In just a one-ounce daily serving, intraMAX provides an array of vitamins, trace and macro minerals, probiotics, antioxidants, digestive enzymes, fruits, vegetables, essential fatty acids, bioflavinoids, amino acids and much more! The unique ingredient blends in intraMAX not only support the body’s ability to eliminate harmful substances*, they also provide support for a wide range of systems and functions which include:

  • Endocrine and hormone
  • Immune, development, and response
  • Blood, cellular, and circulatory
  • Cognitive, brain development, and neurological
  • Skin, bone, skeletal, muscle, and joint
  • Energy, strength, stamina, and stress management

Recommended for ages 12 – adult
Vegetarian
Peach Mango Flavor

 

For more info call or email us at

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

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Reasons To Consider Dry Needling

Acupuncture Treatment

Reasons To Consider Dry Needling

Dry Needling also known as Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling, uses the same small needles used in acupuncture. These needles are inserted into the muscle to directly affect trigger points. Trigger points are tight knots of muscle that can refer pain throughout the body. A lot of patients have had this technique suggested to them either by friends who have had it done or by their physical therapists or MD’s. We put together a few reasons on why you should consider this option and what it can do for you.

Relaxing Tight Muscles

Dry needling can help to reset your knotted up muscle back to its resting length. Relaxing knotted up muscle tissue is very similar to getting a massage.

Improving Blood Flow

When your muscles are “tight” or “knotted”, they can decrease blood flow. Thereby, releasing the tension in your muscles will help to increase your blood flow leading to an overall healthier you also.

 

Decreasing Pain and Releasing Neurotransmitters

This technique releases differnet opiate peptides. These neurotransmitters prevent pain signals to the brain and spinal cord which decreases your pain.

Treating Chronic Pain

No one should have to live with chronic pain. Dry needling can treat acute or chronic pain. It can help with a range of different things such as: Plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica and more.

Contact us today if you have any questions or you would like to book an appointment.

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