Dr. Anthony Lombardi
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December 28, 2024
Anterior thigh pain

I have a 71 year old male patient presenting with L anterior thigh pain that radiates around the hip & to lower back. Hx of L2-L5 laminectomy this past June. Has had no relief from surgery. The pain is constant and he has been to orthopedics & neurologists since surgery. He had an epidural at the end of October with no relief. Before Exstore I have been treating him mostly with trigger point work. His rectus femoris and adductors are tight bands. The referral pattern makes me think psoas. I'm wondering if I've been causing flare-ups.

The problem is he cannot stay in one position for long periods as the pain in his thigh becomes uncomfortable. I tried to do the perfusion treatment dueing his last treatment but was only to retain the needles for 3 minutes with stim. His best position is side-lying and I know he can stay in that position for a minimum of 20 min.

I really feel like the perfusion tx would be excellent for him as he has a long hx of low back pain, he's on a boatload of meds, he is stressed out from being in constant pain. He likes to be active and wants to do some of things before his back surgery such as walking for more than 15 minutes without pain.

So my question is can I do the perfusion tx in side-lying position and any other advice to get over this hump would be greatly appreciated. I've been treating him 2x week since the end of October with trigger point & soft tissue work. We missed a few treatments due to the holiday but I am treating him Monday.

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Intro to Curve Analysis of Scoliosis

In this webinar Anthony goes over assessment and understanding of the major scoliotic curves. This includes how to base rehab prescriptions and how to select acupuncture treatment protocols for major scoliotic curves. We also review scoliotic curves on Xray and review what muscles are affected and the structural implications.

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Assessment and Treatment of Migraines

We all see migraines in our clinics—here’s how to treat them successfully and efficiently!

February 02, 2025
February Webinar: Intrascapular Pain

Assessment and treatment of intrascapular pain

List of All Webinars in the Library

Here is the list of webinars in the library.

This does not include the recorded labs or the other webinars annual members get.

List_of_Locals_webinars_that_all_supporters_have_access_to.pdf

Okay can we talk about cortisone injections? What are your thoughts about pairing them with acupuncture or electro-acu? @Exstoreman and anyone else who has experience/ opinions. My thoughts are that we are causing inflammation and cortisone injections are stopping inflammation. So to me, they seem counter-productive!

This is the article that Anthony referenced during the Intro to Curve Analysis webinar...

This article talks about muscle inhibition, nociception, adaptation and includes references.

Adapted_Musculoskeletal_Systems_Causes_and_Restoration_By_Anthony_J._Lombardi,_DC_Journal_of_the_American_Chiropractic_Association;MarApr2013,_Vol._50_Issue_2,_p.25_Several_factors_influence_how_t.pdf
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