At Newport Wellness Group, we understand that athletes have distinctive health and wellness needs. Our acupuncture services are specially designed to help you overcome the specific challenges faced by sport athletes. At Newport Wellness Group, we practice medical acupuncture, which is based on current scientific understanding of the body's mechanisms. Our licensed acupuncturists, Dr. Shohre Mehvar, OMD, LAc and Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani, DACM, LAc, QME, FABORM, specialize in providing advanced acupuncture treatments for athletes. We invite you to explore some of the most frequently asked questions about our certified acupuncture services for athletes: How Can Acupuncture Give Athletes a Performance Edge? Acupuncture can provide athletes with a performance edge in various impactful ways. Improved circulation resulting from treatments enhances oxygen delivery to muscles, allowing athletes to maintain greater intensity for prolonged periods. The removal of lactic acid buildup and other fatiguing metabolic waste products is also facilitated. Swollen, stiff joints and muscles are relieved through acupuncture's anti-inflammatory effects, supporting enhanced range of motion and flexibility. Muscle firing capacity and movement efficiency see optimization as treatments help muscles generate more power. By activating restorative bodily mechanisms, injured tissues are able to heal at an accelerated rate. Additionally, the release of neurochemicals during acupuncture sharpens mental clarity and concentration, leading to improved focus, execution, and decision-making for the athlete. Through these multidimensional effects, treatments can increase endurance capabilities, reduce injury risk, heighten agility, and upgrade overall performance. What Sports Injuries Can Be Treated With Acupuncture? Acupuncture can successfully treat a wide array of sports-related injuries. From sprains and strains of the ankles, knees and wrists to various forms of tendonitis involving the Achilles tendon, patellar tendon and rotator cuff, effective relief is offered. We also regularly treat chronic overuse conditions such as shin splints, stress fractures and plantar fasciitis. Muscle pulls, tears and general soreness likewise respond well to acupuncture. Our approach aims to complement conventional sports medicine treatments, focusing on the athlete's overall well-being. Our treatments are designed to support the athlete's recovery process in conjunction with other sports medicine approaches. How Are Treatments Personalized for Individual Athletes? Every sport applies distinct demands on the body with associated injury risks. At Newport Wellness Group, we devote extensive one-on-one consultations to understanding your athletic background, training habits, and competition goals. This enables us to create customized treatment strategies that target the specific areas most vulnerable to dysfunction based on your individual sport. We also collaborate closely with coaches and other members of an athlete’s support team to ensure complete alignment with performance objectives. For example, a swimmer may need more focus on shoulder stabilization and rotator cuff strengthening while a soccer player might require more hip flexor, groin, and lower limb treatments. Your treatment plan evolves as your season progresses to continually meet your changing needs. Accessing the Benefits If you're interested in learning more about how acupuncture might support your athletic goals, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with us. Let us help you actualize your athletic potential through the restorative power of acupuncture. Specific treatment schedules and frequencies will be discussed during your consultation, as each athlete's needs are unique and must be assessed individually. Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only. Prospective patients must have consultations with one of the acupuncturists who will deem if acupuncture is recommended.