“Let the lion eat me!” said a middle aged, well kept lady diagnosed with fibromyalgia. What?!!! Are you kidding me? I said in my head. I am suppose to teach her how to handle life’s curveball NOT throw me one. Shocked and confused what is the right response to that will be. “Ummm…” It took a brief moment for me to collect my thoughts but I responded “Let’s tame the lion instead and reconsider that later.”
Catch-a-Sciaticasaurus, GO! (Part 2)
What kind of Pokemon is a Sciaticasaurus? It is a fast, elusive, stubborn, “sharp,” fire or electric type creature. To catch it and be “the boss of it” requires patience and determination. In the real world a Sciaticasaurus is known as Sciatica. “True” Sciatica is where the sciatic nerve is inflamed and irritated. (Pseudo) “leg pain” sciatica is when the irritation is coming … Read More
Welcome To The Ballgame, Mr. Spleen!
Spleen is the major organ to produce Qi. Qi is basically your energy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a paradox, simple yet complicated. Simple in that its is all about balance, yin and yang. Complicated since TCM is a system that believes all organs work together for that balance for optimal health and emotional well being.
How To Build a Superhuman (The ReVITALize Way)
Comic book movies are the latest trend nowadays. From the recent Captain America: Civil War to the X-Men: Apocalypse movie, viewers are shown that superhero come in all size and shapes, with powers of different magnitude. I believe we can all become our own superhero or superhuman with the right tools and training. There are four steps during this process: … Read More
Catch-a-Lumbago, GO! (Part 1)
What Pokemon have you caught lately? Lumbago? Stenosis-kachu? Herniation? Sciaticasaurus? If you have not noticed, these are not Pokemon creatures but low back pain (LBP) diagnosis but with a Pokemon twist to it. You can say the company has been reVITALized by this classic game series. I believe there are a few parallels between low back pain (LBP) care and … Read More
Diagnosis: Knee Banger Part 2 (The Fix)
So you fell on your knee and you want to know how to help yourself to become reVITALized. Part 1 of this series helped you to understand how the knee works and the relationship to your knee pain. Today, I will write about self-treatment techniques. Let’s get technical and dive into the medical science. The pulley system was discussed in … Read More
Diagnosis: Knee Banger Part 1 (The What?!)
Our first in depth analysis of a member’s question is in regards to a recent traumatic injury to his knee. He fell and banged his knee two days ago and now it hurts to walk. The puzzle begins in my mind.
Diagnosis: Marbles In My Foot
Today I evaluated a patient with a diagnosis of neuroma, Morton’s neuroma to be specific. My experience today is very fitting for my first clinical post. It demonstrates the unfortunate, but all too common situation and downfall of today’s medical system. Sue is a middle age minority who came to me with her husband as the translator. She complained of pain … Read More
ReVITALize Rehab Club
ReVITALize Rehab Club is a place dedicated to providing alternative options for people who are seeking an alternative to painkillers, medications, procedures, injections, and surgery. The club is founded by Dr Ngo and his mission to changing the medical model by giving before taking…and to have fun while doing it. We encourage and not discourage, hence our motto is to … Read More