{"id":1786,"date":"2024-10-06T17:49:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T16:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/?p=1786"},"modified":"2024-10-06T20:04:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T19:04:55","slug":"protect-your-rotator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/?p=1786","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Rotator Cuff!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1786\" class=\"elementor elementor-1786\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-020c425 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"020c425\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-80db6ae\" data-id=\"80db6ae\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1a54b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1a54b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>The Origin of Shoulder Problems and How to Protect Your Rotator Cuff<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever experienced shoulder pain, you know how frustrating it can be when trying to play tennis.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might find yourself <strong>modifying your swing or serve until several other parts of your body are overworked. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soon you are<strong> dealing with pain, discomfort, and trouble sleeping. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you take a week off and hope to recover in time for the next league match. Then you start to play, and the pain comes back.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><strong>Resting an injury will most likely not resolve the problem. <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Understanding the root cause of your shoulder issues<\/strong>, is the first step toward optimal treatment and lasting recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;\" href=\"http:\/\/playbrevard.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book today with Dr. Mary Devereaux<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an integrated sports physician, expert at addressing shoulder problems and preventing long-term damage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dac70bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dac70bf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb73670\" data-id=\"bb73670\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ec53c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0ec53c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shouldermusclestennis.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1791\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shouldermusclestennis.png 757w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shouldermusclestennis-289x300.png 289w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f46ec84\" data-id=\"f46ec84\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7bb326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7bb326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Causes of Shoulder Pain<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulder problems often stem from <\/span><b>chronic muscle tightness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in areas like the <\/span><b>neck, back, chest, and forearm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The shoulder joint is connected to a network of muscles, and when any of these muscles become tight, they place strain on the tendons\u2014especially the <\/span><b>rotator cuff tendons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like the <\/span><b>supraspinatus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These muscles hold bone to muscle, and when they tighten, they can cause misalignment and excessive force on the tendons, leading to pain or tears.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d7a3d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d7a3d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d3424f\" data-id=\"5d3424f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed274f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed274f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>Poor Form<\/strong>: Incorrect swing mechanics, especially during serves and backhands, strain the rotator cuff.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Overuse<\/strong>: Repetitive motions from frequent play wear down shoulder muscles and tendons over time.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Hip Tightness<\/strong>: Limited hip movement forces the upper body to overcompensate, putting extra stress on the shoulder.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Lack of Shoulder Rotation<\/strong>: Insufficient rotation in swings or serves leads to excess stress on the rotator cuff.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Neck Tension<\/strong>: Tight muscles in the neck radiate pain and tension to the shoulder, worsening shoulder strain.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c1663ec\" data-id=\"c1663ec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fca41d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fca41d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>Weak Stabilizer Muscles<\/strong>: Weak shoulder stabilizers reduce proper shoulder movement and joint support.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Incorrect Grip<\/strong>: Holding the racket too tightly or improper grip technique can disrupt shoulder mechanics and cause strain.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Sleep Position<\/strong>: Consistently sleeping on one side or in awkward positions aggravates muscle imbalances and shoulder discomfort.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Inadequate Nutrition<\/strong>: Lack of essential nutrients (like protein, omega-3s, and vitamins) impairs muscle recovery and joint health.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Lack of Recovery Time<\/strong>: Insufficient rest after training or matches prevents the shoulder from healing, increasing the risk of chronic pain.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5556237 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5556237\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47467c2\" data-id=\"47467c2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aac50c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aac50c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Why Acupuncture Helps<\/b><\/h3><p>Acupuncture is a scientifically validated method for addressing muscular tightness and aiding recovery from strain. Its benefits include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Relaxing bound muscles<\/strong>: Acupuncture helps release muscle knots and tightness, enabling proper movement and reducing tendon strain (Zhang et al., 2019).<\/li><li><strong>Improving circulation<\/strong>: The therapy increases blood flow to overused areas, promoting the delivery of essential nutrients and oxygen needed for tissue repair (Vickers et al., 2018).<\/li><li><strong>Stimulating stabilizer muscles<\/strong>: Acupuncture can activate smaller muscles that support joint stability, improving overall strength and balance (Kim et al., 2020).<\/li><li><strong>Promoting muscle balance<\/strong>: By helping realign muscle groups, acupuncture supports joint health and reduces stress on overcompensating muscles (MacPherson et al., 2017).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51b6693\" data-id=\"51b6693\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-defa464 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"defa464\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bannerkiwiacupuncturenewnew-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1799\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bannerkiwiacupuncturenewnew-1.png 900w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bannerkiwiacupuncturenewnew-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bannerkiwiacupuncturenewnew-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bannerkiwiacupuncturenewnew-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c3b677 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c3b677\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4204ba6\" data-id=\"4204ba6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c438bfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c438bfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Nutrition You Need to Recover\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bcb7f07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bcb7f07\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d0aa0d\" data-id=\"7d0aa0d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e4069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35e4069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why You Need Protein:<\/h3><p>Protein is crucial for muscle repair and growth, especially after exercise or injury. It also helps to support overall body function by repairing tissues, building enzymes, and maintaining immune health. Adequate protein intake ensures your body can recover and stay strong.<\/p><p><strong>Top 10 Lean Protein Sources:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Chicken breast<\/li><li>Turkey<\/li><li>Fish (salmon, cod, tuna)<\/li><li>Lean beef<\/li><li>Tofu<\/li><li>Lentils<\/li><li>Chickpeas<\/li><li>Quinoa<\/li><li>Eggs<\/li><li>Dairy\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ced5ca5\" data-id=\"ced5ca5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a95ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0a95ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1800\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-570x380.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-380x254.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_305246337-1-285x190.jpeg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6019857\" data-id=\"6019857\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-256082a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"256082a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why You Need Magnesium:<\/h3><p>Magnesium aids in muscle relaxation and recovery, reducing cramps, and helping maintain muscle function. It also supports energy production, making it key for athletic performance.<\/p><p><strong>Top 10 Magnesium Sources:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Almonds<\/li><li>Cashews<\/li><li>Pumpkin seeds<\/li><li>Spinach<\/li><li>Swiss chard<\/li><li>Dark chocolate<\/li><li>Avocados<\/li><li>Black beans<\/li><li>Quinoa<\/li><li>Whole grains (brown rice, oats)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a07569b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a07569b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b8a70a\" data-id=\"3b8a70a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38af20b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38af20b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why You Need Calcium and Vitamin D:<\/h3><p>These nutrients are vital for maintaining bone density and strength, which is especially important for athletes or anyone engaging in regular physical activity. Vitamin D also helps in the absorption of calcium, ensuring optimal bone health.<\/p><p><strong>Top 10 Sources of Calcium and Vitamin D:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Moringa<\/li><li>Leafy greens (kale, spinach)<\/li><li>Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese)<\/li><li>Sardines (with bones)<\/li><li>Salmon<\/li><li>Tofu (fortified with calcium)<\/li><li>Sesame seeds<\/li><li>Basil<\/li><li>Dandelion greens<\/li><li>Silica (from diatomaceous earth, click <a href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for more info)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1860273\" data-id=\"1860273\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef2e9f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef2e9f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why You Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids:<\/h3><p>Omega-3s are essential for reducing inflammation, improving joint flexibility, and supporting brain health. They also help reduce muscle soreness after intense physical activity, making them vital for athletes.<\/p><p><strong>Top 10 Omega-3 Sources:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Sardines<\/li><li>Salmon<\/li><li>Mackerel<\/li><li>Chia seeds<\/li><li>Flaxseeds<\/li><li>Walnuts<\/li><li>Hemp seeds<\/li><li>Algal oil (for plant-based)<\/li><li>Herring<\/li><li>Anchovies<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fee9e66 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fee9e66\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bee001d\" data-id=\"bee001d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcb689d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcb689d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"><div><div class=\"pt-0\"><div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"72e3e57c-5646-4d25-a6ec-134c8fbf3e66\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p><strong>References<\/strong><br \/>Kim, H. J., Shin, B. C., Lee, M. S., Lee, H., &amp; Ernst, E. (2020). Acupuncture for treating acute musculoskeletal pain in sports. <em>Journal of Orthopedic Science<\/em>, <em>25<\/em>(2), 234-240.<br \/>MacPherson, H., Vertosick, E., Lewith, G., Linde, K., Sherman, K. J., Witt, C. M., &amp; Vickers, A. J. (2017). Influence of control group on effect size in trials of acupuncture for chronic pain: A secondary analysis of an individual patient data meta-analysis. <em>PLoS One<\/em>, <em>12<\/em>(4), e0173861.<br \/>Vickers, A. J., Vertosick, E. A., Lewith, G., MacPherson, H., Foster, N. E., Sherman, K. J., &#8230; &amp; Witt, C. M. (2018). Acupuncture for chronic pain: update of an individual patient data meta-analysis. <em>The Journal of Pain<\/em>, <em>19<\/em>(5), 455-474.<br \/>Zhang, J., Cao, H., Zhang, C., &amp; Shen, X. (2019). 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