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Acupuncture for Sports and Muscle Injuries: Initial Consultation
Included in the Acupuncture for Sports and Muscle Injuries: Initial Consultation
In the initial acupuncture assessment, you will have a thorough consultation with a trained practitioner to discuss your health concerns and goals, allowing for a tailored acupuncture treatment plan that targets specific points to promote overall well-being and address your individual needs.
*Each session allows for both the treatment and time for patient preparation, including changing clothes.
Acupuncture for Sports and Muscle Injuries: Follow-up Consultation
Included in the Acupuncture for Sports and Muscle Injuries: Follow-up Consultation
During a follow-up acupuncture appointment, you will receive a continuation of the personalised treatment plan, with the trained practitioner using fine needles to stimulate specific points on your body, aiming to further enhance your well-being, address any progress or changes, and ensure your ongoing health goals are met.
*Each session allows for both the treatment and time for patient preparation, including changing clothes.
*Each session allows for both the treatment and time for patient preparation, including changing clothes.
At The Health Suite Leicester, our acupuncture treatments are tailored to promote healing, relieve pain, and restore balance. Delivered by experienced practitioners, acupuncture offers a natural approach to support your overall health and well-being.
Common Q&A about Acupuncture for Sports and Muscle Injuries
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. For sports injuries, it can reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and promote faster healing by improving blood circulation and stimulating the body’s natural recovery processes.
Acupuncture is commonly used to treat a variety of sports-related conditions, including:
- Muscle strains and sprains
- Tendonitis (e.g., tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis)
- Ligament injuries (e.g., ACL, MCL sprains)
- Joint pain (e.g., shoulder, knee, ankle)
- Lower back pain
- Muscle tightness and spasms
Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers), reduces inflammation, and improves blood flow to injured areas. It also modulates pain signals in the nervous system, offering both immediate and long-term pain relief.
Yes! When performed by a licensed and trained practitioner, acupuncture is generally safe. Sterile, single-use needles are used, and side effects are minimal. Many professional athletes incorporate acupuncture into their recovery and performance routines.
In many cases, acupuncture can be started immediately after an acute injury to help control pain and swelling. However, it’s important to have the injury properly assessed by a healthcare professional to rule out serious conditions like fractures.
The number of sessions depends on the severity and type of injury, as well as individual response to treatment. Acute injuries may improve after 3-5 sessions, while chronic or complex injuries might require 8-12 sessions or ongoing maintenance.
Yes! Regular acupuncture treatments can improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and promote better circulation, which may help prevent injuries. It also aids in maintaining muscle balance and addressing biomechanical issues.
Not at all. Acupuncture can complement other treatments, including physical therapy, massage, osteopathic care, and medications. Many athletes use it as part of an integrative approach to speed up recovery and optimise performance.
Most people report minimal discomfort. You may feel a slight pinch when the needle is inserted, followed by sensations like warmth, tingling, or a dull ache. The needles are very thin—much finer than those used for injections.
Yes, a growing body of research supports acupuncture's effectiveness in reducing pain, inflammation, and recovery time for musculoskeletal injuries. Studies also show positive effects on chronic pain conditions often experienced by athletes.
Symptom checker
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please book an appointment with us. Symptoms can vary from person to person and from condition to condition.A proper diagnosis can only be made through a thorough medical examination.
Our clinicians will carry out a full assessment to ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care.
Are you experiencing pain or stiffness after a sports injury or intense workout?
Acupuncture can help reduce pain and discomfort associated with muscle strains, sprains or repetitive use injuries by stimulating the body’s natural pain-relief responses and improving circulation.
Do you find recovery taking longer than expected after exercise or training?
Targeted acupuncture may support healing by enhancing blood flow and nutrient delivery to injured tissues, helping speed recovery and reduce downtime.
Is muscle tightness, spasm or tension affecting your movement or performance?
By relaxing muscle tension and improving neuromuscular coordination, acupuncture can aid flexibility and ease tension that limits mobility.
Does swelling or inflammation linger after a sports injury?
Acupuncture may help modulate the body’s inflammatory response, promoting local circulation and reducing swelling that can slow healing.
Are recurring aches or chronic muscle pain holding back your activity levels?
Regular acupuncture sessions can provide natural pain relief and help manage chronic soft-tissue discomfort without relying solely on medication.
Are you seeking a non-surgical, drug-free approach to support injury recovery?
This therapy offers a minimally invasive complementary option that may enhance conventional treatment and rehabilitation plans.
What we treat
At The Health Suite Leicester, our private medical clinic offers expert care whenever you need it. Our team of experienced GPs and healthcare professionals provide personalised diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring high-quality, professional care in a comfortable setting.
Click below to view useful info on a few of the common conditions we treat:
Acute injury pain
Relieves pain from recent sports injuries such as strains, sprains and muscle pulls by stimulating nerve pathways and natural analgesic responses.
Chronic muscle discomfort
Supports long-standing muscle soreness and fatigue linked to overuse or repetitive strain by promoting relaxation and circulation.
Inflammation and swelling
Helps modulate inflammatory responses and improve blood flow to reduce persistent swelling around injured tissues.
Flexibility and range of motion
By relaxing tight muscles and targeting motor points, acupuncture may improve flexibility and joint mobility after injury.
Recovery support alongside therapy
Used with physiotherapy, massage or rehab exercises, acupuncture can enhance overall healing by reducing pain and increasing tissue repair.
many more
Our clinicians manage a broad spectrum of conditions, and individual assessment allows us to tailor care beyond the examples listed. We encourage you to book a consultation to discuss your symptoms and appropriate treatment options.
