For athletes who are interested in holistic recovery techniques, Elite Sports Physical Therapy in Tinton Falls, Wall Township, and Morganville, NJ offers expert sports acupuncture services. Learn more by reading the following FAQ.

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and is one of the major components found in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupuncture is a technique that stimulates specific points on the body by inserting thin needles through the skin. This can lead to the activation of pathways affecting various physiological systems. Its purpose is to promote the body's ability to heal itself.

With sports acupuncture, the focus is to target the locations where the greatest concentration of nerves enter into the muscles (which are known as motor points). Motor points can cause a fasciculation (or twitch response), which helps reset both the nerve and muscle.

Sports acupuncture offers athletes and active individuals many ways to complement their rehabilitation and training programs. Sports acupuncture can help decrease pain, reduce soft tissue restrictions, improve scar mobility and circulation, increase range of motion and enhance the injury recovery process.

Generally, acupuncture is a painless technique. As a matter of fact, acupuncture needles are only slightly thicker than a human hair follicle. Once the acupuncture needles are in place, you may feel a variety of sensations (such as heaviness, tingling and warmth), but rarely pain.

Don't let your fear of needles deter you. Our acupuncturist will go at your pace and make sure you're comfortable throughout the entire process.

Our acupuncturists in Tinton Falls, Wall Township and Morganville, NJ are licensed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and meet the required standards regarding the knowledge and use of acupuncture.