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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
May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024
16 min
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
Apr 27, 2024
Apr 27, 2024
25 min
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
Apr 21, 2024
Apr 21, 2024
39 min
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
Apr 13, 2024
Apr 13, 2024
15 min
Some updates about Amsterdam and the recordings on Podia and the Mentorship Membership on Podia.
Here's the registration link for Amsterdam in June: https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
Here's the Podia link:
https://richardhazel.podia.com
This episode is about a recent patient with SIJ pain and it was due to the psoas being tight.
Apr 6, 2024
Apr 6, 2024
30 min
Coracobrachialis issues that are often missed for pain and mobility and cutaneous nerve symptoms.
Here's the Amsterdam Link:
https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
Podia Online Courses Here: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Mar 11, 2024
Mar 11, 2024
19 min
I had a rough week trying to sleep with terrible neck pain that was giving me a right-sided headache almost like a migraine.
https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
For the month of March 2024 everything on Podia is 20% off with the discount code MARCH20 at checkout. You can use it as many times as you want.
https://richardhazel.podia.com
Mar 3, 2024
Mar 3, 2024
20 min
Know the signs of issues with these intrinsic foot muscles.
They will help with plantar fasciitis and other foot pain.
Also, here are the live seminar links I mentioned:
https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/2nd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
For the month of March 2024 everything on Podia is 20% off with the discount code MARCH20 at checkout. You can use it as many times as you want.
https://richardhazel.podia.com
Feb 24, 2024
Feb 24, 2024
16 min
Sometimes that low leg pain and numbness is an entrapment of the superficial peroneal nerve. It's not always an L5-S1 radiculopathy.
Pain on plantar flexion and inversion can be a sign of superficial peroneal nerve entrapment.
Everything on Podia is 20% off until the end of March. Use the discount code MARCH20 as many times as you want until March 31.
Feb 18, 2024
Feb 18, 2024
32 min
Everyone who uses motor points and trigger points in their acupuncture treatments owes their thanks to these MDs.
https://richardhazel.podia.com
Feb 3, 2024
Feb 3, 2024
26 min
Why should we care about the Upper and Lower Crossed Patterns?
How does it help to know the difference between a tonic and a phasic muscle?
https://richardhazel.podia.com