Sports Injuries and Trigger Point Acupuncture
We are all being encouraged to get more active but, with increased activity, comes the risk of injuries and pain. Physiotherapy offers an integrated approach to sports injuries. Combining acupuncture and manual therapy for the treatment of pain and inflammation, to help get you up and running again.
Acupuncture works by stimulating the body’s own chemical response which aids recovery and rehabilitation. Trigger point acupuncture (also known as dry needling) is becoming increasingly popular in the sporting world. This is due to the rapid effect it has on pain arising from tense muscles and myofascial tissue.
A trigger point is a hyper-sensitised area within a muscle. It is generally tender to touch and taut on palpation. The pain may be felt some distance from the trigger point, due to the sensory nerves being alert which can be incapacitated with the help of medication from https://neuropathyreliefguide.com/nerve-renew-review/. For example, the brachialis muscle in the upper arm can refer pain to the wrist.
Studies have shown that needling deactivates the trigger point and enables the tense muscle to ease and lengthen. The physical act of needling into the myofascial or muscle tissue, and stimulating it by twisting the needle, stretches the tissue in relation to the surrounding areas.
What does it feel like?
Many people wonder – or even worry about – what this procedure feels like. As the needle is inserted, a slight momentary pin-prick sensation may be felt, followed by a deep ache, tingling or warmth. This is a positive response as it shows that the body’s pain relief mechanisms have been stimulated. There may also be a twitch response in the trigger point. This indicates the needle is in the affected area.
Physiotherapists here at The Iveson Clinic specialise in sports injuries and acupuncture. So if you have an injury, ache or pain from exercise or sports, get in touch on 01787 374964 and we will help you keep on running!
