Accupuncture in Winnipeg
Acupuncture is the world’s most popular medical treatment. It has been conducted for nearly 5000 years, and is widely used to reduce and relieve pain and to speed up the healing process. Certified physiotherapists at Elite Sports Injury physiotherapy clinics use acupuncture as needed in your customized physiotherapy treatment plan
Acupuncture treatments involve specific placement of ultra-thin needles on the body’s acupuncture points, which are areas of acute electrical sensitivity, allowing stimulation of nerves that tell the brain to release endorphins.
Each acupuncture point used in treatment (also referred to as “acupoints”) is in an area that is related to the location of the pain that needs to be resolved. When the needles are stimulated by the physiotherapist — by hand, heat, or electricity — the released endorphins help to manage the pain in that area. Only sterile, disposable acupuncture needles are used.
While acupuncture can be used for a variety of illnesses, it is most commonly used in the treatment of acute and chronic pain, muscle inflammation and tenderness, muscle spasms, and headaches.
Acupuncture FAQ
Common questions about acupuncture, pain relief, physiotherapy treatment plans, acupuncture needles, and booking acupuncture in Winnipeg.
Acupuncture is a treatment that involves placing ultra-thin, sterile needles at specific points on the body. It may be used to help reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, manage inflammation, and support the healing process. At Elite Sports Injury in Winnipeg, acupuncture may be included as part of a customized physiotherapy treatment plan when your physiotherapist determines that it is appropriate for your condition and rehabilitation goals.
Acupuncture is commonly used as part of treatment for acute and chronic pain, muscle inflammation, muscle tenderness, muscle spasms, and headaches. It may also be considered for certain sports injuries, repetitive-strain injuries, joint discomfort, neck pain, back pain, and other musculoskeletal concerns. Your physiotherapist will assess your symptoms before determining whether acupuncture may be suitable for you.
Acupuncture needles are placed at specific points selected according to your symptoms and the area being treated. Stimulating these points may affect the nervous system and encourage the release of naturally occurring pain-relieving chemicals, including endorphins. The needles may be gently stimulated by hand, heat, or electrical stimulation depending on your treatment plan and your physiotherapist’s clinical assessment.
Acupuncture needles are much thinner than the needles typically used for injections or blood tests. Many people feel little or no discomfort when the needles are inserted. You may notice a mild pressure, tingling, warmth, heaviness, or brief aching sensation around an acupuncture point. Tell your physiotherapist if you experience discomfort so the treatment can be adjusted.
Yes. Elite Sports Injury uses sterile, single-use acupuncture needles. Each needle is used for one treatment only and is disposed of safely afterward. Acupuncture is performed by qualified physiotherapists who have completed the appropriate acupuncture training.
At Elite Sports Injury, acupuncture is typically used as one component of a customized physiotherapy treatment plan rather than as a stand-alone solution. Depending on your condition, your treatment may also include exercise therapy, manual therapy, mobility work, strengthening, education, activity modification, and strategies for managing pain or returning to activity.
You can book a physiotherapy assessment with Elite Sports Injury to determine whether acupuncture may be appropriate for your symptoms and treatment goals. Book online at physiowinnipeg.com or contact the Elite Sports Injury clinic location most convenient for you.