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Sports Injury Acupuncture Treatment
A 2013 study investigate the effect of acupuncture on both musculoskeletal injuries and athletic performance.
A recent analysis of the most robust studies available concluded that acupuncture has a clear effect in reducing chronic pain, more so than standard pain treatment.
Sports injuries are common, and vary from minor neck injuries to major complex trauma. The experience of significant
The experience of significant pains, whether from an injury, illness, or a repetitive exercise is also common and one of the most customary reasons for visits to my clinic. Pain is a warning signal that your body is out of balance and requires treatment.
The use of acupuncture for the treatment of injuries is not new. Its clinical efficiency and potential however, have only recently been fully established. The available evidence supports the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating sports injuries and suggests that it is more efficient than conventional approaches to sports injuries such as rest, ice, compression, elevation and anti-inflammatory drugs.
The aims of acupuncture are to manage pain, control inflammation, quicken the resolution of clotted blood within the tissues, and accelerate repair. Also, there should be restoration of function and recovery of muscle capacity.
The frequency and duration of treatments will depend on many factors. A plan that suits your individual needs will be determined during your initial consultation.
Reconnect with your body and mind pain-free in your everyday life.
Exercise, Reflect & Heal
with Acupuncture and Lifestyle
While many of the world’s elite athletes use acupuncture as a means of treating an existing ailment, acupuncture may prove most beneficial as a preventative medicine. If you are looking to increase your physical performance for the sporting season or so that you can pull weeds in the garden then we can assist you. Aside from the significant increases in strength, flexibility, endurance and aerobic conditioning, acupuncture is capable of stimulating post-exercise recovery.
By inserting fine, single use, sterile needles at specific points, Julie is able to disperse obstructions that have impeded the smooth flow of Qi. Once achieved, Qi can travel freely throughout the body, promoting pain-free health, well-being and vitality. In Chinese Medicine, acupuncture has been used for centuries to alleviate both acute and chronic pain by smoothing the flow of Qi.
What to expect at our Acupuncture Clinic
A treatment plan at Essential Acupuncture Clinic will include acupuncture sessions that looking the whole body as a whole, treating with a holistic and evidence based approach that ensuring our body, mind and lifestyle is well connected with looked after with great care.
The frequency of acupuncture treatment for acute or chronic sports injuries would usually be once or twice a week for three to six weeks. Ongoing acupuncture treatment is usually necessary, as there are progressive changes to the joints and muscles. If the condition is mild to moderate you will receive some degree of benefit immediately.
If the treatment is consistent and combined with individualised Chinese Herbal Medicine formulas then the majority of patients report persistent, increased joint movement and mobility.
Restore mobility, flexibility, and balance, enjoy a healthier, more mobile lifestyle!