Sports medicine acupuncture represents the convergence of traditional healing arts and modern athletic needs. It offers a unique solution for athletes and active individuals seeking natural, effective ways to manage pain, recover from injuries, and enhance performance.

A recent Men’s Health article highlighted growing research that shows ice can hinder the healing process for soft tissue (muscular) injuries rather than help it. The ideal remedy during the early stages of an injury would reduce swelling while also promoting circulation.

Shoulder pain can be caused by an acute injury or a chronic condition like frozen shoulder, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or rotator cuff tendinitis.

Acupuncture helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, release tight muscles, and increase range of motion for a variety of shoulder problems.

Acupuncture is gaining popularity among all types of amateur and professional athletes. Here are six reasons why athletes use acupuncture to optimize their performance and recovery (with supporting research).

Knee pain can have several causes including surrounding muscle tightness, acute injury, and chronic pain due to arthritis and joint deterioration. Acupuncture can help.

As we approach the peak of New York City marathon training season, I am seeing more runners coming in for acupuncture treatments. The most common causes of running injuries are structural/muscle imbalances, muscle weakness, and overtraining.

Learn how to release tight muscles and relieve muscle tension.