Jin shang (sinew injury)
Sports injuries
Recovering from sprains and strains. Alongside physiotherapy or orthopaedic care, acupuncture, cupping and topical herbs support recovery.
When people come in
- Swelling and pain that linger after a sprain
- An old injury that flares with training
- Recovery planned around training
The Chinese medicine view
TCM calls these sinew injuries: qi and blood pool at the site, causing swelling and pain, and later the sinews need nourishing.
Common patterns
Qi and blood stagnation
Acute swelling, bruising
Undernourished sinews
Recurring old injury, weakness
Cold-damp in the channels
Worse with cold, stiff
Patterns are identified by a practitioner through all four examinations. They are here to explain the thinking, not for self-diagnosis.
The medical view
For a fresh injury, rest, ice and elevate first. A suspected fracture, deformity, inability to bear weight or numbness needs an X-ray or a doctor first.
Suspected fracture, deformity or inability to bear weight: see a doctor first.
What the consultation covers
How the injury happened, any imaging and your training plan guide acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping or topical herbs by stage, with sports-nutrition advice.
Therapies that may be discussed: Acupuncture, Cupping
What to bring
- When and how the injury happened
- Imaging or doctor’s reports
- Training or competition schedule
Questions
When can I start acupuncture after an injury?
It depends on the injury and stage; early on the focus is swelling and pain, after medical assessment.
Can I continue physiotherapy?
Yes, they can work together; let us know your schedule.
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