Athletes worldwide, both elite and amateur, seek acupuncture for treatment of sports injury, prevention of injury, rest and recovery, and athletic enhancement.
In searching for a safe and effective ergonomic, research into acupuncture for athletic benefit is growing. Studies have shown acupuncture to be effective in:
Increasing strength & endurance
Reducing muscle soreness & DOMS
Speeding injury repair
Promoting Parasympathetic Nervous System activation to increase rest & recovery and negate overtraining & injury
Increasing immunity, wellbeing & quality of sleep
Common injuries treated include:
Back pain & sciatica
Shoulder pain
Neck pain
Knee pain
Tennis & golfers elbow
Shin splints
Muscle sprains and tears
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendonitis
Mortons neuroma
IT Band & hamstring tightness
Limited range of motion
I work with a cross section of athletes, including those who participate in: Crossfit, Olympic weightlifting, kettlebells, body building, running, swimming, cycling, tennis, golf and dancing.
I use a combination of acupuncture, sinew channel treatment and Gua Sha.
Contact me for more information on how acupuncture can help you excel in your chosen sport.
Of course, you don't have to be an athlete to suffer from many of the above conditions, or fasciomusculoskeletal pain in general. If you are in pain, don't suffer in silence - give acupuncture a try.