The Acupuncture Outsider Podcast
Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
Show overview
The Acupuncture Outsider Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 111 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 29 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 111 episodesFemoral Anterior Glide Syndrome
Advice for New Orthopedic Acupuncturists (or New to Orthopedic Acupuncture)
A Tough Case of Lesser Occipital Nerve Entrapment Solved!
Thanks for listening! I now have a global audience. Now here are some shoulder mobility tips! :)
The Misery of The Diagnostic Odyssey of NTOS
This Big Muscle is Often Overlooked for Restricted Shoulder Abduction and Flexion
My Step-By-Step Guide to Assessing and Treating Low Back Pain
Dorsal Scapular Nerve and Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapments on One Patient
TMJ Disorder and Janda's Upper Crossed Syndrome
The SCM and its Crazy Symptoms
Cervicogenic Dizziness - Your Brain's GPS is Malfunctioning
Ep 152Achilles Tendinitis and Plantar Fasciitis are Cousins
EThe Achilles Tendon and the Plantar Fascia are connected anatomically by something they call the S-Link. Biomechanically they end up being very similar in how they get injured and how they should be treated for lasting results. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Ep 151Open Scissors Syndrome and Chronic Low Back Pain
EIs chronic low back pain a symptom of poor breathing mechanics? See what you think. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Ep 150Baxter Nerve Entrapment is often misdiagnosed as Plantar Fasciitis
ELearn how to spot a Baxter Nerve Entrapment and Functional Acupuncture can relieve it in 1 or 2 sessions. I also talked about the Functional approach to keep it from coming back. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Ep 149Three Dry Needling Cases this Week and How To Get the Best Results
EDry Needling takes skill, good assessment, good patient communication and the confidence to see it through. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Ep 148Two ACNES Case Follow-ups and more Moti Physio Cases
EI got to see both women who had what I thought was ACNES and was able to hear what happened after treatment. I also have now been using the Moti Physio for about 7 weeks and have learned how to improve the accuracy of the scan. Here are a couple cases where the scan was useful for many reasons. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com If you want to know more about the Moti Physio you can see more here: https://www.alignwellus.com/ Align Well
Ep 147AC vs DC devices (Take Two)
EI removed last week's episode because I made too many errors in talking about red leads and black leads on e-stim devices. This episode covers the difference between Direct Current and Alternating Current, the advantages of each and the safety reasons for Electric Stimulation Acupuncture devices to be AC Biphasic. I talk about the differences between the Pointers, the ITO ES-130 and the Pantheon and a little about microcurrent. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Ep 146Moti Physio Research Review
EFor the most part, the research comparing Moti Physio to the gold standard EOS 3D X-ray was very good. There were a couple areas that were only rated at Fair and I have my opinion about why that was. Chiropractors may still need an X-ray before treatment, but then there's huge value to using Moti regularly (no radiation) for monitoring. Here are my thoughts for Functional Acupuncturists after another week of using the Moti Physio. The paper I looked at most was: Validity and Reliability of a Non-Radiographic Postural Analysis Device Based on an RGB-Depth Camera Comparing EOS 3D Imaging: A Prospective Observational Study If you want to know more about the Moti Physio you can see more here: https://www.alignwellus.com/ My Online Courses on Podia: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Ep 145My Honest Review of the Moti Physio
EI've been using the Moti Physio Advanced Posture Scan for a couple weeks and here are my thoughts, observations and opinions. If you want to know more about the Moti Physio you can see more here: https://www.alignwellus.com/ My Online Courses on Podia: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Ep 144ACNES - This Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Often Gets Missed By MDs
EIt can be very distressing to have a fixed pain in the abdomen that feels like an internal organ pain and after all the tests, no one knows what to do about it. ACNES should be known by everyone who treats pain. I covered this in 2025 in my Sydney course. "Unlock the Mystery of Chronic Pain" https://richardhazel.podia.com/peripheral-nerve-entrapments