SPORT INJURIES

Sport injury can be divided into the four categories: 

• Excessive use;
• Darkness trauma ( falling or direct severe damage);
• Fracture and dislocation;
• Sprain (ligament damage) and strain (muscle injury).

This type of trauma always causes pain or discomfort to varying degrees from mild to severe. Tissue injury may be accompanied by swelling, fever, tenderness, bruises, and losing normal activity. 

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), these injuries are caused by dysfunction or interruption of qi and blood in the body due to meridian stasis. Therefore, TCM uses various treatments to correct these interruptions and realize the balance of soft tissue and organs.

The TCM’s treatment include:

• Acupuncture: It is to apply the needles into the specific acupuncture point of the body to promote the smooth flow of qi and blood and regulate the body. 

• Cupping: By burning the glass tank, the vacuum effect can be achieved in the cup which was placed in the part of body to produce suction to stimulate the liquid flow and relieve muscle tension.

• Massage: It is also known as healing massage. It uses various technologies and techniques to improve blood circulation and eliminate the stagnation of qi and blood in the body.

• Herbal medicine: It is a tailor-made prescriptions composed of various herbal medicines, according to your physical condition, which can coordinate your physical imbalance. The herbal medicine or plaster made of mixed herbal medicines can be externally applied in the affected area.

These therapies help promote the flow of qi and blood in the body, as well as dispeling blood to reduce pain and swelling. According to the patient’s adaptation and contraindications of the patient, the Chinese medicine practitioners will accelerate the rehabilitation process of exercise damage in combination with the treatment method.