Spring Activities and Acupuncture

Springtime weather lends itself to countless outdoor activities.  However, an active life can sometimes lead to body strain and joint pain.  Tennis and golf can cause tendonitis due to the repeated stress and pressure these sports place on the elbow.  Gardening can even lead to similar pain and discomfort in the wrist.

Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment tennis/golfer’s elbow and other repetitive strain injuries.  Acupuncture can stimulate the body’s release of natural pain relieving opioids and help calm the nervous system to deal with the immediate pain.  Treatment also increases blood flow in the affected region, reducing inflammation and stimulating the healing of tissue.

While you’re out enjoying the weather its important to treat these conditions as they arise before they develop and require more invasive treatment.