CC: foot pain
Pea-size nodule on the top of the foot (see image attached - area of discomfort circled in red). Pain is excruciating when applying gentle pressure on it - even gentle palpation will cause 3/10 discomfort. Cannot wear shoes that rub on it because he will get sharp pain.
Nodule appeared after bumping the top of the foot on the bottom lip/ledge of a cabinet about 5-6 yrs ago.
Doesn't have a history of hip, low back, leg issues on the affect side of the foot.
He's seen a foot doctor that diagnosed him with arthritis and told him he has to live with it.
I had a consult with this person so not yet a patient. Is this something that can be treated with acupuncture. He's looking for pain relief.
What do you think @Exstoreman?
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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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 article talks about muscle inhibition, nociception, adaptation and includes references.