Listed below are common injuries in skiing that acupuncture can treat. Don’t see your injury listed? Please contact me for more information.
Common Injuries in Skiing
Back Pain
Including herniation of disks, arthritis in the back, sprained and strained muscles
Symptoms:
- Pain, stiffness, spasms and swelling in the back
- Possible numbness, tingling and weakness related to nerve involvement
- Inability to bend over or get up from a chair
- Unable to twist
Causes:
- Falling
- Weak back muscles
- Poor posture
Knee Sprains
Symptoms:
- Pain, clicking, swelling of the knee
- Pain worse with squatting or walking
Causes:
- Repetitive motions such as squatting to pick up a ball
- Sudden quick movements
- Movements that twist the knee
Knee Pain
Can include arthritis of the knee, torn meniscus, knee cap not tracking properly and ligament issues.
Symptoms:
- Pain, clicking, swelling of the knee
- Pain worse with squatting or walking
Causes:
- Falling
- Colliding with another skiier
Ankle Sprains
Symptoms:
- Pain with weight bearing
- Swelling, bruising and pain in the ankle
Causes:
- Falling
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