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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.
Episodes
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
I'm walking you through how I assessed and treated a complex case of cluneal, sciatic and possibly pudendal nerve symptoms. As well as managing the patient's anxiety when symptoms flare.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Have you seen neuropathy and chronic myalgia that patients believe happened after taking Cipro? I've seen it several times.
This might be one of those cases.
Best sleep he's had in 20 years after the first treatment of what looked like Sural Nerve Entrapment.
I'm covering the Sural Nerve Entrapment in Sydney at the end of March.
Online Courses on Podia: https://richardhazel.podia.com
For the month of March (my birthday month) I'm giving discounts.
20% off any courses and bundles with the code MARCH20
50% off the Motor Point Location Video Course with the code BIRTHDAY50
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
I had an interesting case this week of NTOS and he also had tinnitus that improved from the treatment.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
IG: @richhazel
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
The book Crooked by Cathryn Jackobson Ramin is a must-read book for anyone who works with back pain patients or is considering a back surgery for low back pain.
I talk about research the author mentioned and some other research that will blow your mind.
Crooked is available on Audible if you prefer an audio book.
https://www.cathrynjakobsonramin.com/
The Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of The Lumbar Spine to Predict Low-Back Pain in Asymptomatic Subjects
The catastrophization effects of an MRI report on the patient
and surgeon and the benefits of ‘clinical reporting’: results
from an RCT and blinded trials
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Anterior shoulder pain on shoulder flexion
Anterior shoulder pain on planting a ski pole
Pseudo Frozen Shoulder
Restricted Shoulder Flexion
All cases I saw this week.
Pec Major and Lats for the win!
(Some dry needling was necessary)
Online Courses and Mentorship Group on Podia:
https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Is it frozen shoulder or an impingement?
Can we fix a frozen shoulder with acupuncture?
Here are my 2 cents.
Thank you, to Feedspot for selecting The Acupuncture Outsider for the Top 15 Acupuncture Podcasts on the Planet.
https://podcast.feedspot.com/acupuncture_podcasts/
Online Courses for Functional Acupuncture: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Double Crush Syndrome is mostly seen in the medical field as something rare that happens to people in an earthquake when a building collapses on them.
In the world of successfully treating peripheral neuropathies with Functional Acupuncture it's helpful to take a less restrictive definition of Double Crush.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
My website: https://www.richhazel.com
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Why I'm calling my style of acupuncture Functional Acupuncture.
Janda famously said that there are 2 schools of thought in musculoskeletal medicine. Stuctural and Functional. Most are still using the Structural approach (and our patients are paying the price - literally)
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
The functional approach to knee pain will look for movement dysfunction and attempt to correct it.
Others might blame arthritis, the patient's weight, L4-5 issues...
I'm going to look at joint pain as an issue of how the joint moves.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Very interesting case this week.
And a second case of crippling pain where all the doctors threw their hands up and said, "there's nothing we can do."
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
BlackFriday Discount good until Dec 31
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