Acute Injuries 

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was born thousands of years ago out of a need for treatment of acute illness and injuries.

Acupuncture and other TCM modalities can support the recovery of acute injuries by:​​

• Reducing swelling and inflammation

• Increase microcirculation and blood flow

• Alleviate pain

• Promote tissue repair and healing

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Types of acute injuries that acupuncture and TCM can help include:

• Sprains or strains

• Body soreness after trauma

• Post surgical healing

• Cuts or wounds

• Head, facial, tooth, throat, ear pain associated with acute sickness 

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The key to avoiding the development of an acute injury into becoming a chronic problem is by tending to it as soon as possible after the incident. Acupuncture should be done within hours - days of injury to avoid scar tissue adhesions, joint dysfunction, and weaknesses of the injured area.