Not many athletes would think of acupuncture for sports injury.
However, it can be extremely helpful. Let’s find out why. 
Training Schedule
A half-marathon for many people is an event which pushes their body to the limit. Many runners start training early for this event. They work out their training schedule. In between work, family and other pressures of life, they valiantly try to stick to. Most also cover their nutrition. Or maybe they’re just are waiting until the last few weeks leading up to the event, to really ramp up the healthy eating. But niggling injuries can derail even the best-laid plans. These can be really frustrating and your main focus will be how to recover as quickly as possible.
This is where acupuncture for sports injury can help you.
Acupuncture for Sports Injury
You can use acupuncture alongside other therapies, such as osteopathy, physiotherapy and pharmaceuticals, to help heal an injury and get you back on track. In Chinese Medicine terms, acupuncture can help bring Blood and Qi to an area of the body which has been damaged. Take a look at this brief video, ‘Acupuncture is Athletic Gold!’. A group of therapists discuss how acupuncture can help athletes with their training and how you can use acupuncture in conjunction with other therapies. The discussion ranges from proof via MRI scans of the effectiveness of acupuncture, to how it can help with digestion and sleep. It also mentions the other tools acupuncturists use, such as cupping, massage and moxibustion.
Heel Pain
If you are suffering from heel pain (plantar fasciitis) read how acupuncture can help you with this common complaint among runners.
Arrange Acupuncture Treatment
So if you are in training for a Half-Marathon, or for any other event, and you have a niggling injury or you are worried about an old injury reoccurring, please call me on 07733274745 for a chat as to how I may be able to help you.
Preparing for an Acupuncture Treatment
If you have not had acupuncture before, read here to see how to get the most out of your treatment. https://jackiegrahamacupuncture.com/8-steps-to-prepare-for-your-first-acupuncture-treatment/
About Jackie Graham Acupuncture
I am a licensed acupuncturist working in Ealing W5 and W13. I am passionate about helping people toward good health. Visit my website at www.jackiegrahamacupuncture.com or at the Bridge to Health Ealing clinic. To discuss your condition and to book an appointment call me on 07733 274745