Acupuncture for Sports Care
Acupuncture for Sports Injuries
Many athletes find acupuncture very helpful for their injury recovery. For this purpose, Chinese herbs, Tui Na message, acupressure are generally combined with acupuncture. The top 5 injuries acupuncture can well deal with are:
- Tennis elbow
- Ganglion cyst
- Muscle strains, such as lumbar muscle strain
- Achilles tendon injury
- Sprains
Acupuncture for Sports Performance Enhancement
Acupuncture has been increasingly applied as an enhancer of sports performance by athletes and active people. Reviewed studies of published literature on the use of acupuncture in resistance and endurance sports activities demonstrated the association of traditional acupuncture with increase of muscular strength and power.
Acupuncture can also help people recover quicker after exercise. For example, a clinical study found that heart rate, oxygen consumption, and blood lactate were significantly reduced in people who received acupuncture treatment. To maximize the benefits of acupuncture, personalized protocols are needed based on physical, mental, and spiritual conditions.
Acupuncture can also help people recover quicker after exercise. For example, a clinical study found that heart rate, oxygen consumption, and blood lactate were significantly reduced in people who received acupuncture treatment. To maximize the benefits of acupuncture, personalized protocols are needed based on physical, mental, and spiritual conditions.