Olympic Athletes Enjoy Benefits of Acupuncture During Games

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are in full swing, and through such events as mogul skiing, speed skating, ice hockey and snowboarding, these world-class athletes have already taken there fair share of bumps, bruises, sprains, strains and muscle pulls. Fortunately for them, they have a whole staff of physicians and practitioners taking care of them and keeping them in peak performing condition — including acupuncturists.

In Event of a Sports Injury, Go Directly to Acupuncture

One day, a former football player came into Eastern Medical Center. He had terrible ankle pain, and suffered through it for two years, walking with a limp. He was forced to give up football and hadn’t played since the injury. He didn’t even exercise anymore and had gained weight as a result of inactivity. After one acupuncture treatment, the pain was gone he could walk normally again.