Sports Injury

We utilize a full range of tests, including muscle function, range of motion, neurologic evaluation, stress, and direct palpation. We then apply acupuncture, trigger point therapy, cupping therapy, cryotherapy, and physical therapy into a treatment program that proves to be a highly effective combination.

For recreational athletes, acupuncture is often a second option for faster recovery.  This is unfortunate. Too many athletes are in unnecessary pain and are paying far too much money for therapy that is not working.

Acupuncture has been proven to:

• Decrease swelling

• Reduce inflammation

• Increase circulation to the site of injury

• Reduce or alleviate pain

• Reduced severity of the injury

• Reduced recovery time

For sports injuries, Dr. Ragsdale practices bio-medical trigger point therapy. Trigger point therapy, also known as “dry needling, is based on the benefits of acupuncture combined with the knowledge of, which should only be performed by a licensed acupuncturist. Regardless of how you refer to it, the sooner you get help to treat the injury, the better chance to elevate the healing process.

Treatment can often be found in a single session, primarily when delivered by an experienced, licensed acupuncturist within the early stage of injury. Based on our success in treating various sports injury conditions, we recommend you come for a consultation and make acupuncture the first step in recovery. In doing so, you can avoid extended injury or becoming part of the pain medication epidemic.

Schedule an appointment today and take the first step to get back in the game!