Sports Injuries and Acupuncture

With the beginning of the summer here in Orange County, many people are getting outside, getting to the beach, and getting involved in sports. And while people try their best to avoid getting hurt, jumping into an exercise regimen or a new sport and being a "weekend warrior" can often leave us overly motivated and under prepared for the rigors of these activities. Especially in the summertime, the heat can dehydrate us, and leave our muscles tight due to loss of electrolytes.

Luckily, we can minimize the likelihood of injuries occurring by ensuring that our muscles and joints are properly balanced using stretching, proper body mechanics, and getting regular acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture relaxes muscles, improves strength, and increases range of motion of joints. This will not only reduce the likelihood of injury, but it will improve your performance. Often people only turn to acupuncture once they have been injured, but the smartest and most effective usage of acupuncture is in health maintenance and injury prevention. We all know it is better to tune up your car regularly than to wait until it breaks down. I have worked with a local minor league baseball team in Temecula that regularly utilizes chiropractic, massage therapy, and acupuncture to improve their performance and reduce their injuries, and they are professional athletes. Obviously we should emulate athletes of this caliber if we wish to have success in our own athletic endeavors.

Many people have insurance benefits that cover this routine maintenance for their whole family. If you are making your personal health and fitness your priority this summer, be sure to include acupuncture in your plan to ensure your continued success. Call my office today at 714-997-4861 to make an appointment or visit www.OCAcupunctureSpecialist.com!