The Acupuncture Outsider Podcast
Hosted by Richard Hazel · Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
4.9from 61 ratings
- 167
- Episodes
- 11
- Transcribed
- 61
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
About The Acupuncture Outsider Podcast
Dr. Richard Hazel is a distinguished Doctor of Acupuncture and a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist, renowned for his expertise in Functional Acupuncture, with a specialized focus on Orthopedic & Sports Acupuncture. With a passion for optimizing athletic performance and facilitating recovery, Dr. Hazel proudly partners as the acupuncturist for UB Athletics, working with their football, volleyball, and other dedicated athletes. A Leader in Integrative Sports Medicine Dr. Hazel's approach integrates advanced acupuncture techniques with a deep understanding of human physiology and athletic demands. His commitment to enhancing recovery, regeneration, and adaptation to exercise stress is evident in his significant contributions to the field. He is a co-author of Chapter 22, "Acupuncture: Its relationship to Recovery, Regeneration and Function," in the authoritative book Fundamentals of Recovery, Regeneration, and Adaptation to Exercise Stress: An Integrated Approach (Springer Nature). This publication solidifies his position as a thought leader in the application of acupuncture for athletic populations. Pioneering Education and Global Influence A graduate with honors from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine – New York, where he earned both his Master of Science in Acupuncture (Orthopedic & Sports Medicine) and his Doctor of Acupuncture, Dr. Hazel is a dedicated educator. He has developed and taught extensive curricula in Motor Point Acupuncture and Trigger Point Needling, sharing his knowledge through online courses on Podia and at prestigious international seminars. His teaching engagements span across Europe and Australia, including the European Sports and Orthopedic Acupuncture Congresses in Barcelona and Amsterdam, and workshops in Poland, Canada, Ireland, and France. His work has significantly influenced practitioners globally, establishing him as a world-renowned authority in Functional Acupuncture. Dedicated to Athlete Well-being Through his partnership with UB Athletics since 2024, Dr. Hazel provides cutting-edge acupuncture treatments to help athletes achieve peak performance, accelerate injury recovery, and maintain optimal physical well-being. His hands-on experience with collegiate athletes underscores his practical application of advanced acupuncture principles in a high-performance sports environment.
- Publisher
- Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
- Category
- education · health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 26 Nov 2021
- Latest episode
- 11 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
11 of 167 episodes have a transcript.
11 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Trigger Points That I See and Treat Every Week
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Dry Needling Injured College Athletes
30 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Dry Needling For The Win!
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Trigger Points That I See and Treat Every Week
Published 11 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] The levator scapulae trigger point is very relevant for mid-back pain, or what you might call like interscapular pain. The levator scapulae shares the same innovation as the rhomboid major and minor. So you'll see that a trigger point in the levator scapulae can cause pain into the rhomboid all the way down the medial border of the scapula. So I think there are people who probably try to do things like cupping of the rhomboid area for that pain. And they're sort of missing the point because that is a referred pain. A lot of myofascial trigger points will irritate peripheral nerves. So the sensory nerves in the area can be very much affected by the pain chemicals in the trigger point. […]
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