Acupuncture & Sports Performance

Komp Chiropractic And Acupuncture

Acupuncture Near Me, Omaha, Nebraska

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Acupuncture Clinic, Omaha, NE

WHAT IS A CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT?

The chiropractic adjustment is the process of manipulating joint components in order to restore them to their optimal alignment. This is important when these structures become misaligned (or are pushed out of alignment) as a result of age-related physical changes, long-standing postural difficulties, or traumatic events such as auto accident injuries. Subluxation is a condition that can affect infants during their passage through the birth canal. From chronic muscle strain and pinched nerves to systemic ailments, alignment errors can cause a number of complaints.

Chiropractic adjustments help errant joint components back into their proper place, allowing the joints to function more normally while also reducing nerve impingement and correcting body symmetry. The traditional manual form of this technique entails the precise application of high-velocity, low-amplitude force. Call us today at (402) 502-3878 to schedule your next appointment.

ACUPUNCTURE AND SPORTS INJURIES/ PERFORMANCE

Enhance Your Workouts, Reduce Recovery Time, and Live a Healthier, Longer Life.

You may have heard rumors or seen videos or photos online of elite athletes using acupuncture (and cupping) to improve their performance and recovery. It's exciting to see acupuncture's effectiveness becoming more widely recognized in the athletic community. Acupuncture fits in very well with newer models of sustainable health and wellness because, culturally, we have begun to shift away from the idea that being healthy revolves around fixing things after injuries or ailments have occurred, and instead, approaching health from an overall sustainable and preventative standpoint in the last decade. We accept the notion that being healthy necessitates a continuous commitment and intention. Athletes are already committed to living a healthier lifestyle, so acupuncture is an easy addition to that wellness model.

Acupuncture, how does it work?

Acupuncture works on the body's energetic level (the Qi – pronounced "chi"), as well as energy channels, which are known as meridians. There are many meridians in the body, such as the Liver or Lung meridian, and each one serves a specific purpose and is located in a specific area. An acupuncturist looks for key signs and symptoms of any imbalances in how your energy moves through your body during treatment and then selects key acupuncture points on different meridians to correct the problem. The needles used are extremely thin and rarely cause pain. Patients lie down on the table for about 15 minutes, and most people report feeling extremely relaxed afterward. In addition, before inserting the needles, I perform cupping or fascial release massage to increase the effectiveness of the acupuncture treatment.

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5 Ways Acupuncture Can Enhance Athletic Performance

1. Acupuncture can help you recover from an injury faster. Acupuncture will not repair a torn muscle, but it can reduce inflammation and speed the healing process for sprains and strains, muscle soreness, and tendonitis.

2. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce the need for "rest days." If you've just finished an intense workout and your muscles are sore, acupuncture can help loosen them up and reduce soreness, so you don't have to take a day off to recover before you start training again.

3. Acupuncture can improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and stimulate muscle activation.

This is accomplished through the use of motor point acupuncture. The motor point is the location where the brain connects to the muscle via the motor nerve. It's like rebooting a broken phone or computer by using needles to stimulate a motor point: Acupuncture at motor points is self-regulating in the sense that it can deactivate a tight muscle or reactivate an inhibited or weak muscle.

4. Acupuncture can provide pain relief right away. According to some studies, acupuncture can provide as much, if not more, pain relief than medication. It varies from person to person and depends on the condition being treated, but some people say they feel better immediately after a session, while others say they feel better 20 to 30 minutes later. Pain relief can last anywhere from a few hours to several days.

5. Acupuncture can aid in injury prevention. Acupuncture can be used as a preventative measure against injury because it can reactivate weak muscles and reduce muscle tension. However, you should always stretch before and after exercising!

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How does acupuncture help with recovery?

Acupuncture is extremely effective at reducing pain and inflammation while also increasing blood flow, allowing the body to heal and feel better faster. Many people come to see me before or after running a half or full marathon, after intense workouts, or if their movements are restricted or they are in pain. Patients report feeling less sore, in less pain, sleeping better, less tight, and generally feeling looser in their bodies.

Acupuncture patients also tend to have less stress because their nervous systems are calmed, and they sleep much deeper, allowing the body to truly heal. Furthermore, because Chinese medicine is a holistic form of medicine, we consider the entire person rather than just specific injuries, goals, or restrictions. This leads to larger discussions about lifestyle, emotional well-being, long-term health, and strategies to consider in order to optimize the whole person. This eventually leads to better habits, allowing someone to heal more quickly on a daily basis with the added amplification of acupuncture treatments.

Did you know Acupuncture is covered by insurance?

Many people are unaware that acupuncture benefits are available to them if they have good health insurance. The advantage of acupuncture over physical therapy or massage is that you do not need a referral to use your acupuncture benefits. You can simply schedule an appointment and use your benefits as long as you have them. Our Acupuncture Clinic in Omaha, NE accepts many different insurance companies. Call us or stop in for more information regarding your insurance provider.

CONCLUSION

Acupuncture is a fantastic modality that improves people's workouts and fitness goals and their lives. Although the process of acupuncture may be intimidating at first, due to the fact that it is a foreign type of bodywork and involves needles, patients are usually pleasantly surprised by how simple it is.

Aside from that, people are often astounded by the effectiveness and positive impact that acupuncture can have on your physical and emotional bodies. Don't put it off any longer if you want to improve your health; try acupuncture today by contacting Komp Chiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic!