by Derek Kirkham | Jan 23, 2016 | Knee Pain, Pain Relief, Running, Studies
Running is that simple sport of freedom. There’s nothing between you and the runner’s high, or that sweet feeling of triumph. Anywhere you are, any moment you feel the urge. Until… you start feeling something in your knee. Maybe it’s a dull ache. Maybe it’s a...
by Derek Kirkham | Jan 14, 2016 | Acupuncture, Knee Pain, Pain Relief, Studies
Acupuncture tends to be a last resort for many, yet it should be an integral part of any knee pain treatment. I’m going to show you why. If nothing else, it is shown to reduce knee pain. Yet, a skilled practitioner will also use bodywork therapies and Chinese medicine...
by Derek Kirkham | Jan 8, 2016 | Knee Pain, Pain Relief, Running
Your knee is nothing to take for granted. And when it starts to hurt, it should be flashing big, blinding warning signs. Knee pain is nothing to mess around with. Of course, the first question is when is it a real problem? And when is it just something temporary?...
by Derek Kirkham | Jan 7, 2016 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Qi
In it’s simplest sense, Qi is life force flowing through your body. I know what you’re thinking… “Is Dr. Derek Kirkham a Jedi?” Not quite, but it’s not a bad metaphor for Qi. While it doesn’t help you levitate droids and X-wing starships, that all too familiar...
