Sports Injury Acupuncture
What is it?
Acupuncture is one aspect or one tool of Oriental Medicine. The theory of acupuncture is that Chi , the body’s own life energy, flows via twelve bilateral meridians that are all interconnected like an electrical circuit. Acupuncture uses thin needles which are applied on points around the painful area and one or two distal points ( points that are further along the meridian from the site of pain ) will usually have a beneficial effect upon the pain i.e., it will unblock the blockage.
Benefits
There are numerous benefits associated with the use of Acupuncture:
- Pain relief
- Relief of general superficial symptoms
- Relief od tight tissue – muscle , facia, ligament or tendon
- Increase in circulation
- Change in skin temperature
- Improvement in patient’s well being
- Improved relaxation
Approach
Every therapy has to be tailored to the individual. It is important first to discuss about your condition, the source and the symptoms of your discomfort and then apply the best treatment for you.
