ACUPUNCTURE & MARATHON TRAINING

Benefits Of Incorporating Acupuncture In Your Pre & Post-Marathon Training Program

Acupuncture has been shown to speed up recovery time in athletes, as well as treat orthopedic issues and internal conditions such as, fatigue, interrupted sleep, and digestive disorders.  Some of the ways in which acupuncture does this is by increasing circulation, decreasing inflammation, and improving quality of sleep. Cupping (Opens in new tab.) can also be beneficial. 

Common race training conditions we see and have treated:

• Fatigue

• Digestive Problems (by getting ahead of the curve we can make sure there are no hiccups to regularity on race day)

• Anxiety

• Sleep Disorders (trouble falling and/or staying asleep)

Common musculoskeletal problems:

    •    Tight, sore or strained muscles
    •    IT Band syndrome and pain
    •    Plantar Fasciitis
    •    Calf tightness
    •    Achilles Tendonitis
    •    Knee pain
    •    Hip pain
    •    Back pain

So, when should you come in for a treatment?

Come in on your rest day, after a short run, or on your cross-training day.  Many people feel very relaxed after a session, so you may not feel like running long distances afterward. 

Contact the office by phone, email, or schedule your first session online.