Melbourne Beach and the Indialantic are favorites of Florida’s surfers, offering endless summers, majestic waves, and breathtaking views. Surfing certainly is a sport that is rich with reward, although it doesn’t come without its caveats - and we’re not just talking about sharks. ;)
Although surfing is generally a safe sport, even the best surfers are no strangers to wipe-outs and collisions, which can lead to injury and pain. Some of the more common surfing-related injuries include:
Back pain
Shoulder strain
Knee injuries
Neck pain
Rotator-cuff impingement
Tendonitis
Sprains and fractures
Lacerations
Bruising
Head trauma
Cramps
Surfer’s ear
Skin rashes
Lower limb, pelvis, back, shoulder, and neck injuries are among the most common surf-related injuries due to repetitive overuse. Additionally, acute injuries are often seen in the lower limbs, including the knees, ankles, and feet.
With the incidence of acute and chronic pain and injuries, surfers are increasingly turning to acupuncture to manage their symptoms naturally. Many surfing organizations even have licensed acupuncturists on staff.
If you are a surfer in Central Florida, 4 Seasons Acupuncture may be just the answer you have been looking for. We treat surfers and other athletes at both of our locations: Winter Park and Indialantic. Patients with chronic and acute sports injuries, inflammation, tendonitis, sprains, strains, disc problems and countless other issues are finding lasting relief with acupuncture. Additionally, many athletes, including pros, use acupuncture to improve recovery time and enhance performance.
With regards to sports injury and athletic performance, acupuncture works in a number of ways:
Releases endorphins, which have been found to be 200 times more effective than morphine at relieving pain
Activates parasympathetic nervous system, which can can boost recovery
Releases adhesions and trigger points along the meridians, i.e. the kinetic chains or fascial trains
Improves muscle activation, restoring the mind-body connection to promote stability
Reduces feelings of tension and stress
Boosts blood circulation
Improves focus and mood
Activates inflammation-regulating pathways
Promotes the body’s natural healing abilities
Boosts energy naturally
Strengthens immune system function
Improves quality of sleep
Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny, hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to restore balance and trigger the release of the body’s natural pain killers. Relief can often be felt in as little as one single acupuncture treatment, although a series of treatments are typically recommended. If you are a surfer or other athlete looking to manage sports injury or boost performance, acupuncture may be the natural, safe answer you’ve been looking for.
Schedule a consultation at our Hot Springs, Arkansas Acupuncture Clinic!
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, cupping, injection therapy, moxibustion, tuina, nutritional therapy, TCM, and more!
We are located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, just minutes from Red Oak, AR, Price, AR, Lake Hamilton, AR, Pleasant Hill, AR, and Malvern, AR.
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