Sports Injuries and Musculoskeletal Pain

Well, most people instantly think of physiotherapy but have you thought of trying sports massage and acupuncture therapy?

At Austin Therapies Sports Massage Sunshine Coast our Musculoskeletal Pain Relief Center has had some amazing results with broken bones, damaged ligaments and tendons, as well as arthritis, bulging discs and deep, painful bruising.

Yes, acupuncture therapy and sports massage can support pain relief treatments and recovery tools for a range of musculoskeletal conditions including:

And, due to its broad range of applications, acupuncture therapy can be used through the healing process – from post injury, to rehabilitation and maintenance – working to treat the damage and the underlying condition that may have predisposed you to the injury in the first place.

Acupuncture therapy may help decrease swelling, inflammation and muscle spasms, relieving pain, promoting healing and helping to get you mobile again; with many of our clients reporting less pain and stiffness, improved function and a better quality of life.

Many athletes also incorporate acupuncture therapy and sports massage into their wellness program, to improve performance, keep them at their peak and gain a competitive advantage over their rivals.

Chinese Herbal Medicine Therapy and supplements can also assist in your recovery and performance, boasting an additional anti-inflammatory effect helping to decrease swelling, spasms and pain while promoting an increased range of motion.

So whether it’s a sports injury, overuse syndrome or trauma to soft tissues – including ligaments, tendons and muscles – acupuncture therapy can help get you back on track.

If you’d like to know more about how acupuncture therapy as well as Bates Therapy, Shiatsu therapy, reflexology therapy, remedial massage therapy and deep tissue massage therapy /sports massage therapy can help with chronic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, please read my story on our About Us page.

Please bring a list of any medications and supplements you are taking, as well as any relevant x-rays, MRIs and scans.

So contact Austin Therapies Sports Massage Sunshine Coast today to discuss how acupuncture therapy and our many other complementary services can support your healing process and get you back to doing what you love, sooner.

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