Acupuncture for sports injuries
There are good reasons why many professional athletes and sports people turn to acupuncture for treatment when they are injured. It’s a speedy and effective way of relieving pain. It also really can help with recovery from sports injuries. The acupuncture needles can be used to release muscles that are in spasm, reducing both pain and inflammation. This in turn boosts blood circulation. It promotes the healing of muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries. Examples include damaged Achilles tendons and hamstrings.
Athletes often get sports injuries
It’s not uncommon for runners, footballers or cyclists to have knee, hip, shoulder or back problems from training. Footballers commonly suffer from Achilles tendon strains and hamstring issues. With all active sports, a range of injuries are possible. Acupuncture, tui na, and cupping can be very effective in treating pain and inflammation. They also help the healing process after a sporting injury.
Golf and tennis injuries
Golfers often have tension or muscle spasm in the mid back area. Those who play racket sports, such as tennis, badminton, or squash, can develop shoulder problems. These problems include rotator cuff injuries and frozen shoulders.
Acupuncture is effective in healing and reducing pain from sporting injuries
An acupuncturist who is fully trained in traditional methods has well-practiced techniques. These are at their disposal to help with various sports injuries. These can include combinations of cupping, acupuncture/electro-acupuncture and tuina massage. These treatments are very effective. They deal with a range of sports injuries from various sporting activities.