Sports Injury
& Athletic Recovery
Acupuncture has a long history tied to Chinese Kung Fu and using it to heal injuries and get athletes and warriors to peak performance. Add that ancient knowledge to new techniques such as motor and trigger point needling (sometimes known as dry needling) there are many ways it can get the body in top shape.
Acupuncture works on the local area of injury by increasing blood circulation and a laser focused inflammatory response to the affected area. The local increase in blood circulation can reduce healing time plus increase white blood cells and biochemicals in the area to speed soft tissue recovery and reduce pain. Plus it can allow the body's nervous system to release a variety of chemicals, including endorphins, serotonin, and neurotransmitters to aid in the healing process and promote relaxation for a better mental state for performance.
There’s no wonder it’s been used by athletes all over whether it be the Tour de France or the Philadelphia Eagles!
Acupuncture has been shown to:
Decrease recovery time from performance or workout
Relieve pain in both muscles and joints from acute or chronic injury
Enhance sleep and promote better rest during down time
Increase focus and improve mood to maintain the right mindset
Reduce healing time from injury
Reduce stress & anxiety
Start Your Journey to
A Better Recovery
FAQs
How often do I need treatment for an injury?
Acute injuries often require more frequent treatments. A general recommendation would be 2-3 times a week for 3 weeks. After that, the injury will be re-assessed and a plan for finalizing recovery is made. For something more chronic, we usually do twice the first week, then weekly afterwards.
If I’m training for an event, when’s the best time for treatment?
Acupuncture takes time to have it’s peak effect, meaning at least 3-4 treatments. We almost never recommend adding Acupuncture cold right before an event. Instead, do treatments leading up to the event to build the right dosage so that it’s not new, and the body can truly relax and recover with it. For general performance, we recommend weekly treatments starting a month out and then try to do a treatment 24-48 hours prior to the event. This should set you up well!
We also recommend a treatment 24-48 hours after the event for injury prevention and true recovery so you’ll be ready for the next!