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Dr. Richard Hazel is a distinguished Doctor of Acupuncture and a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist, renowned for his expertise in Functional Acupuncture, with a specialized focus on Orthopedic & Sports Acupuncture. With a passion for optimizing athletic performance and facilitating recovery, Dr. Hazel proudly partners as the acupuncturist for UB Athletics, working with their football, volleyball, and other dedicated athletes.
A Leader in Integrative Sports Medicine
Dr. Hazel's approach integrates advanced acupuncture techniques with a deep understanding of human physiology and athletic demands. His commitment to enhancing recovery, regeneration, and adaptation to exercise stress is evident in his significant contributions to the field. He is a co-author of Chapter 22, "Acupuncture: Its relationship to Recovery, Regeneration and Function," in the authoritative book Fundamentals of Recovery, Regeneration, and Adaptation to Exercise Stress: An Integrated Approach (Springer Nature). This publication solidifies his position as a thought leader in the application of acupuncture for athletic populations.
Pioneering Education and Global Influence
A graduate with honors from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine – New York, where he earned both his Master of Science in Acupuncture (Orthopedic & Sports Medicine) and his Doctor of Acupuncture, Dr. Hazel is a dedicated educator. He has developed and taught extensive curricula in Motor Point Acupuncture and Trigger Point Needling, sharing his knowledge through online courses on Podia and at prestigious international seminars. His teaching engagements span across Europe and Australia, including the European Sports and Orthopedic Acupuncture Congresses in Barcelona and Amsterdam, and workshops in Poland, Canada, Ireland, and France. His work has significantly influenced practitioners globally, establishing him as a world-renowned authority in Functional Acupuncture.
Dedicated to Athlete Well-being
Through his partnership with UB Athletics since 2024, Dr. Hazel provides cutting-edge acupuncture treatments to help athletes achieve peak performance, accelerate injury recovery, and maintain optimal physical well-being. His hands-on experience with collegiate athletes underscores his practical application of advanced acupuncture principles in a high-performance sports environment.
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Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
What is Deep Gluteal Syndrome?
Are you assessing for short gemelli and obturator internus?
Got patients with gluteal pain on sitting?
Do you treat piriformis for sciatica but ignore the other deep rotators?
I hope this will encourage you to start treating them on most of your hip and sciatica patients.
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
I've been using the pain referral charts from Travell & Simons to successfully treat low back pain for years.
If you can't do an assessment with manual muscle testing because your patient is in too much pain or because your patient is somewhere else where you can't palpate or test, this should give you some guidance on how to assess so you know what they need to work on for relief.
I mentioned my ebook in this episode. If you're interested, here's the link:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/453750
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Some of my thoughts about what is successful in treating migraines and why.
Myofascial trigger point pain referral or occipital nerves. A connection between C1-3 and the trigeminal nerve via the brainstem. Nerve entrapments by muscles and the trapezius aponeurosis. Some other things to consider.
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
A little about me and why I wanted to do a podcast.
I'd like to make the outlier the mainstream in acupuncture and maybe challenge some of the dogma in orthopedic acupuncture.