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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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Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
If you're sticking needles into the site of pain you're waving the flag of surrender.
If you know the cause of the pain, you should be getting good/great results in your first treatment and have it resolved or greatly improved very quickly soon after, in most cases.
If you are sticking needles into things where they hurt, you're likely missing the real cause of the problem.
Yes, I'm going to piss people off. But Janda and Lewit were right. "He who treats the site of pain is often lost"!
Online courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
I recently saw a discussion about treating the psoas with acupuncture techniques like fascial pecking on the abdomen, treating the segment, addressing other issues like the abdominals and core, distal points.
What should we do and why?
All of the above are good, but there are times when the motor point is essential. Here's my take.
Hint: it's a matter of muscle tone vs muscle shortening.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
More gold from Dr. Trescot's book.
There are many ways to entrap the radial nerve. The ones we can address with acupuncture can respond very quickly.
Here's Dr. Trescot's Book on Amazon. (The Springer site has it for about $100 more than Amazon)
My online courses are here: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Something I was teaching in Amsterdam recently.
Easy to miss, but easy to treat.
As I mentioned, you can learn more about Dr. Jenny Nieters' Courses here:
https://alamedaacupuncture.com/learn-sports-acupuncture-with-jenny-nieters/
My courses are here: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
This is my favorite way to find hip dysfunction for people who have hip pain or for athletes who want to avoid injury and have better sports performance.
My online courses are here: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Just got back from Amsterdam. We had a great Congress. I'm discussing what you missed and then some details I wanted to mention about the Gluteus Minimus that you won't hear most of the time.
https://richardhazel.podia.com
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Most likely your doctor looks at your pain as a structural issue. i.e. Joint inflammation needs an anti-inflammatory.
Unless you need a surgical intervention, Janda would have seen your pain as a functional problem. Your sensorimotor system is having problems.
This is why I'm 100% in the Janda camp and why it gets such great, lasting results.
If you are an acupuncturist and are wanting to learn motor points, come to Amsterdam in June:
https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
There are some new devices for Restless Leg Syndrome that use electric stimulation to stimulate the afferent nerves of the low leg.
What's the connection to the Superficial Peroneal Nerve and Restless Leg? I'm not sure, but I'm willing to start treating patients with this in mind.
Also, some updates on tough nerve entrapment cases.
If you are an acupuncturist and are wanting to learn motor points, come to Amsterdam in June:
https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
My online courses are here: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Recognizing symptoms of peripheral nerve entrapment is critical for chronic pain patients who have gotten no relief from the usual standard of care and diagnostic exams.
When you know the symptoms, you can rule in or out a peripheral nerve entrapment and then palpate the typical entrapment zones to confirm you are on the right track.
If you are an acupuncturist and are wanting to learn motor points, come to Amsterdam in June:
https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
My online courses are here: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
People often ask questions about how to use electric stimulation of an acupuncture needle in the motor point of a muscle. They want to know why and how and for how long.
I attempt to give some answers based on what I have seen. There are so many opinions about it that I thought it would be best to give you the basic explanation that has worked well for me. If you're happy with your results, that's what you should do.
I leave it to others to dispute the minutiae of frequencies and points and length of treatment.
If you are an acupuncturist and are wanting to learn motor points, come to Amsterdam in June:
https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
My online courses are here: https://richardhazel.podia.com