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Sports acupuncture is becoming more popular in Australia with many athletes and sports people who are looking for a natural and holistic therapy that can work alongside western medicine treatments.
Sports acupuncture is a form of acupuncture treatment that applies Chinese medicine techniques that may promote recovery from sports injuries and may assist with pain relief or pain management. Sports injuries can be a debilitating blow for athletes both physically and mentally. An injury can also mean a long stint on the sidelines, away from the sport.
While conventional medicine treatments form a key part of a sportsperson’s recovery program, many sports people are looking towards sports acupuncture as a complementary treatment plan. A 2020 study suggests that sports acupuncture can be beneficial for sport-injury related musculoskeletal conditions.
At AcuHealth Therapies, Dr Sharlane Aldover has over 15 years experience providing sports acupuncture therapies for athletes and people that have been injured or are experiencing pain playing sport.
Dr Sharlane has a deep interest and passion for treating sports injuries and has extensive experience treating patients with sports acupuncture who are involved in high level competition in football and netball leagues. Dr Sharlane has worked extensively on musculoskeletal disorders, acute/chronic back pain and shoulder and neck pain.
At our clinic we also focus on sports acupuncture for:
Some common sports injuries that we take an interest in at AcuHealth Therapies are:
A specific treatment plan will depend on the type of injury that a patient presents with. As part of the consultation process, Dr Sharlane will assess a patient’s individual circumstances and health history and then tailor a sports acupuncture treatment plan accordingly.
The approach taken is usually a combination of sports acupuncture, cupping and massage to manage pain, promote recovery or help athletes to maintain maximum performance.
Specific sports acupuncture areas of interest for Dr Sharlane are:
Pain management – alleviating pain caused by sprains, strains and tendonitis by inserting acupuncture needles into appropriate points in the body to release pain relieving chemicals and provide pain relief
Injury rehabilitation – utilising sports acupuncture to improve circulation within the body, reduce inflammation and improve range of motion.
Maximising recovery time and performance – by improving circulation and energy flow, acupuncture can help to return the body to its natural balance to promote peak athletic performance.
Boost mental well-being – acupuncture can help to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety that a sportsperson may experience when working through a lingering or long-term injury.
Sports acupuncture, cupping, electro acupuncture and massage can all be incorporated into a sport injury or pain management recovery plan.
Many athletes in Australia and around the world have begun adding sports acupuncture therapy as part of their training programs not just to assist with injury recovery, but also to help maximise high performance.
Sports acupuncture has been adopted by both professional athletes and local sportspeople alike to assist with:
To find out more about Sports Acupuncture in Melbourne call us at the clinic on 0403 524 893
