Dr. Richard Hazel, DAc - Range Of Motion Acupuncture

12/07/2025

Low back pain is a mechanical problem. Anterior sheer on the lumbar spine and tight erectors trying to stabilize the sacroiliac joint.

What makes you think that a drug can fix your pelvic alignment issue?

Functional Acupuncture is the Janda protocol on steroids because we can achieve what he did in a very short amount of time.

Correct the pelvic tilt, relax the lower back muscles and get the glutes firing better.

12/07/2025

Functional vs Structural

The Acupuncture Outsider podcast link is in the bio.

12/06/2025

Functional vs Structural
Vladimir Janda was a genius
Our medical system gets caught up in treating the site of pain instead of the dysfunction that leads to the pain.
Fix the muscle imbalances (tight ones first) then correct the movement pattern.

12/06/2025

Functional Acupuncture FTW!

12/06/2025

Most people over 50 have disc bulges and degeneration and are not in pain. 30% of people in their 20s have disc bulges and are not in pain. Janda would say that the disc is being injured by postural issues due to muscle imbalances and also because of dysfunctional movement patterns caused by those U...

12/05/2025

Still treating "sciatica" that won't resolve? 🤔 What if the diagnosis is wrong?

The root cause of countless chronic pain failures (persistent plantar fasciitis, nagging shoulder pain, or failed carpal tunnel treatment) is often an undiagnosed Peripheral Nerve Entrapment (PNE). These subtle nerve compressions are frequently missed, leaving your patients in a cycle of temporary relief.

You can be the practitioner who stops the cycle!

💡 Master PNEs with Functional Acupuncture:

In this comprehensive course, you'll learn to:

* Diagnose conditions others miss (like nTOS, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, and subtle Sciatica mimics) using advanced assessment skills.

* Needle precise Motor Points and Trigger Points for instant muscle release and functional change.

* Use Strategic Electric Stimulation to calm nerve pain and ensure lasting results.

Elevate your assessment skills and become the practitioner who resolves the toughest chronic pain cases.

Stop cycling through treatments. Start resolving chronic pain for good.

🔗 Link in bio to enroll!

My courses never expire.

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11/29/2025

Sometimes Dry Needling is the best and fastest way to get full function back and to relieve pain. On these two college football players the electric stimulation acupuncture was barely touching their pain. Dry Needling give me instant and satisfying results. Don't Forget, I'm running a 20% Discount o...

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

The Acupuncture Outsider podcast is 4 years old!

137 episodes and still going!

A little about me and why I wanted to do a podcast. I'd like to make the outlier the mainstream in acupuncture and maybe challenge some of the dogma in orthopedic acupuncture.

11/24/2025

11/23/2025

https://youtu.be/cLY1Q-XHsCU?si=jvaaXOmM8OiKT8n6

Welcome back to The Visser Podcast! 👋 Today, we're diving into a crucial yet often under-discussed aspect of longevity: your fast-twitch muscle fibers and m...

11/23/2025

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Whether you want to specialize in complex joint issues, master advanced needling techniques, or elevate your diagnostic skills for chronic pain, now is the time to invest in your practice.

A Look at the most recent Sydney Courses

Unlock the Mystery of Chronic Pain: Master Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Diagnosis & Treatment with Functional Acupuncture

Are your patients suffering from persistent, debilitating pain, despite receiving various diagnoses and treatments? Many individuals endure chronic discomfort with little relief or clear explanation from conventional medical doctors. This is frequently due to a critical oversight: undiagnosed or misdiagnosed Peripheral Nerve Entrapments (PNEs).

Roadmap to Success Plus Advanced Treatments for Nerve Entrapment Syndromes

Discover the transformative world of Functional Acupuncture in this comprehensive course. You’ll delve into the core essentials of contemporary acupuncture, exploring the pioneering work of visionaries like Vladimir Janda, Karel Lewit, Janet Travell, Joseph Wong, and C. Chan Gunn. Gain a deep understanding of upper and lower crossed syndromes, muscle physiology, and the role of rehabilitation in treating muscular dysfunction.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore the intricacies of Motor Points versus Trigger Points and learn how to harness the benefits of Functional Acupuncture. Discover when to treat trigger points and master the use of the Pointer device for precise treatment. Dive into the world of muscle inhibition and subconscious compensation patterns, understanding how proprioception and fascia play a pivotal role.

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Ready to Elevate Your Skills?

Podia Link in the bio