Repetitive Strain Relief
Musicians, athletes, and computer users are often plagued with tendonitis as a result of repetitive strain. As a result of repeating the same movement, the tendons and muscles fatigue and local inflammation and pain results.
For those suffering from repetitive stain injury it is common to feel there can be no relief and often people lose hope they will ever be pain free again.
In Chinese Medicine there can only be pain in a particular area of the body if there is a blockage. If everything is flowing freely there will be no pain.
By selecting tight points in the muscle area and releasing local constrictions inflammation is reduced. Using acupoints surrounding the area of pain will help move the stagnant blood and result in new fresh blood circulating to the injured area so it can heal faster and so you can get back to doing the activities you enjoy.
In addition to using modalities like acupuncture and massage there are specific exercises that help tendonitis and herbal soaks to further strengthen the area and increase circulation. Treatment for tendonitis at Life in Balance Acupuncture consists of acupuncture, massage, qi gong, dietary and herbal recommendations. Typically sessions are scheduled once a week for 1-2 months.
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