Many people today are seeking alternative help for sport injuries, work injuries and injuries related to motor vehicle accidents. Whether you were injured at work, play or while in your vehicle, sports medicine acupuncture may be the answer for you! Sports medicine acupuncture can be a great tool to get you back on your feet quickly and efficiently. If you have never experienced acupuncture, then now is the perfect time to give it a try!

Sports medicine acupuncture offers a blend of western diagnostic assessment tools and traditional Chinese medicine modalities, primarily acupuncture. One of the key components in sports medicine acupuncture is the motor point. Motor point acupuncture plays a pivotal role in the success of sports medicine acupuncture treatments. The motor point is defined as the most electrically excitable area of the muscle and represents the greatest concentration of nerve endings. Acupuncture to the motor point seems to “reset” the dysfunctional muscle that is causing abnormal muscle function and spasm. The acupuncture needle is one of the best modalities to use, as it releases muscle shortening swiftly and precisely when inserted into the motor point. 

The overall goal of sports medicine acupuncture is twofold.

• The first is to treat the injury by reestablishing normal muscle balance and integrity.
  
  
• The second is to address the complete health and wellness of the individual. 

I have encountered many challenging client cases over the years including the client who limps into the clinic bent over to the side with lower back pain, the client who can't lift a pencil because of a rotator cuff injury and the client with multiple motor vehicle accidents over the span of only a few months. If you or someone you know has experienced any of the above, whether on a small or large scale, there is a good chance that acupuncture could help! 

I am here for you and I will do my utmost to get you back to your preferred lifestyle as quickly as possible. My referral sources include medical doctors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, personal trainers and word of mouth. These sources are also my preferred health care providers. If I can't help you, then I will be sure to refer you to someone who can! 

May your days be filled with all of the joy that positive physical and emotional health can bring. 

Sincerely 

Ian Dunsmuir,
Registered Acupuncturist