What is Sports Medicine Acupuncture?®

 

What is Sports Acupuncture?

Sports and orthopedic acupuncture is a specialized approach to acupuncture that bridges traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern sports medicine techniques. It’s designed to address the unique demands of athletes, active individuals, and anyone dealing with pain or dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system. By focusing on the body’s structural, neurological, and energetic balance, this approach provides targeted relief and supports optimal performance.

How It Works

Orthopedic acupuncture uses finely tuned techniques to address specific issues, including:

Pain Relief: Treating acute and chronic pain by targeting trigger points and releasing muscle tension.

Injury Recovery: Speeding up recovery from sprains, strains, and other sports-related injuries.

Muscle Activation: Stimulating motor points to reactivate inhibited muscles, restoring strength and function.

Improved Mobility: Releasing restrictions in muscles and joints to restore range of motion.

Preventative Care: Identifying imbalances before they lead to injuries, keeping you performing at your best.

The process involves precise needle placement in motor points, trigger points, and areas of tension to relax muscles, improve circulation, and promote healing. Often, this is combined with additional therapies like cupping, stretching, and corrective exercises for comprehensive care.

Who Can Benefit?

While sports acupuncture is tailored for athletes, it’s beneficial for anyone experiencing musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction. This includes:

Professional and recreational athletes looking to enhance performance.

Individuals recovering from injuries or surgeries.

Those with conditions like back pain, shoulder impingements, knee pain, or sciatica.

Active individuals seeking to prevent injuries and maintain peak physical health.

What Sets Sports Acupuncturist Apart?

Unlike traditional acupuncture alone, this approach is highly targeted. By integrating modern knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and sports performance, it goes beyond symptom management to address the root cause of pain or dysfunction. Each treatment is tailored to your unique needs, focusing on restoring balance and functionality to the body.

Why Choose Sports Acupuncturist?

At Sports Acupuncturist, we specialize in sports and orthopedic acupuncture, combining advanced techniques with a personalized approach to help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re aiming to recover from an injury, reduce pain, or enhance your athletic performance, our expertise ensures you’re in the best hands.

Conditions treated:

 
  • Cervical Myospasm

    Cervical Facet Joint Injury

    Muscle Tension Headache

    Whiplash

  • Burner Syndrome

    Supraspinatus Tendinopathy

    Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

    Bicipital Tenosynovitis

    SLAP Lesion

    Cocachobrachialis Strain

    Subscapularis Tendinopathy

    Subacromial Bursitis

    Thrower’s Shoulder

    Periscapular Pain

  • Lateral Epicondilytis

    Anconeus Strain

    Supinator Syndrome

    Medial Epicondylitis

    Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    Pronator Teres Syndrome

    Triceps Tendinopathy

  • Chronic Low Back Pain

    Acute Soft Tissue Injury of Low Back

    Lumbar Facet Joint Injury

    Sacroiliac Joint Pain

    Lumbar Disc Injury

    Trochanteric Bursitis

    Lower Gluteus Maximus Strain

    Hip Flexor Strain

    Adductor Strain

  • Hamstring Strain

    ACL Injury

    PCL Injury

    Meniscus Injury

    Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

    Popliteal Tendinopathy

    LCL Injury

    Popliteal Cyst

    Hamstring Tenosynovitis

    Upper Gastrocnemius Strain

    Runner’s Knee