Sports Performance
Acupuncture can be beneficial for athletes who are training in any competitive sports, aerobics, martial arts, outdoor training, or any strenuous activity as it enhances performance and gives the athlete a competitive edge. The following are some of the ways in which acupuncture can benfit athletic performance:
Psychological Benefits for Stress, Anxiety, Focus
Competition is not just about physical strength or endurance; it is also about psychological confidence, which can significantly affect performance skills. Acupuncture can enhance the ability to stay focused, lower anxiety, and jump psychological obstacles which stand in their way. See the EMOTIONAL WELLBEING section for more info.
Help the Body to Heal Itself and Reduce Pain
For anyone who is physically active, an injury may occur, either acutely or chronically, over time. Statistics show that adults suffer more than one million sports-related traumas annually. Injuries may include fractures, muscle strains, strained ligaments, tendons or joints, shin splints along a variety of other strains. Typically, the back, shoulders, elbows, knees, and feet are most affected during a sports related injury. Arthritis is a chronic condition which can be a result of a sports-related injury, manifesting over a long-period of time.
While massage therapy relaxes muscles and tendons, acupuncture supports and reinforces the whole body to heal itself. Acupuncture reduces the pain and speeds healing in addition to strengthening the body by reducing swelling or spasms, improving blood circulation, and stimulating natural endorphins and anti-inflammatory hormones in the body. Read more here and here.
Improve Cardiovascular Performance
Athletes receiving acupuncture see a decreased maximum heart rate during training, and a statistically significant increase in maximum oxygen consumption. See here.
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