Orie Quinn

Most people hear “tennis elbow” and immediately think angry tendons. And yes—your extensor tendons at the outside of the elbow are involved. But here’s the part we often miss: Did you know the pain is frequently driven by sticky, dehydrated, or tension-locked fascia —the living connective web that wraps your muscles, tendons, nerves, and even your bones? When we treat lateral elbow pain in the clinic, we don’t just chase the sore spot. We follow the fabric. Quick “Did You Know?” truths Did...

We’ve officially entered peak cold and flu season, and many of you are already feeling the effects: sinus pressure, fatigue, sore throats, congestion, and that general “something is off” feeling. As someone who used to struggle with chronic sinus infections—especially when exposed to mold—I understand how disruptive this season can be. From a functional medicine perspective , the goal is not just to “treat” symptoms, but to build an internal environment that is naturally resilient. When your...

Sciatica —sharp, electric pain that travels from the low back or butt into the leg, sometimes all the way to the foot. We often blame a “slipped disc” or tight piriformis. But there’s another culprit I see in clinic all the time: Category III pelvic rotation. In plain English: the pelvis has twisted or tipped in a way that overloads the lower lumbar segments and crowds the sciatic nerve. When this pattern hangs around, tissues get irritated, muscles start compensating, and suddenly walking,...