Muscle soreness after heavy training? Acupuncture and moxibustion to treat trigger points, loosen muscle knots and improve joint mobility

You have a good body through fitness, but annoying muscle soreness follows? Mr. Chen, 24 years old, has been doing weight training since he entered university, and his figure has been getting better and better. However, he did not expect that he has recently suffered from symptoms such as muscle pain, joint stiffness, body tension and fatigue, which has greatly affected his daily training. It was only after seeing a doctor that I discovered that I had long-term sports injuries. Fortunately, after receiving Chinese medicine and acupuncture to treat the "trigger points" on my body, my symptoms were greatly improved and I can now work out regularly again!

Trigger points are what Chinese medicine calls "muscle knots" or "qi knots". If ignored, they will cause muscle degeneration.

Yang Run, chief physician of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at the China Medical University Hospital, said that exercise has become popular in recent years, with a large number of people participating in ball games, fitness, jogging and other sports. However, many people often find that after exercising for a long time, they seem to start to suffer from some sports injuries, including: muscle pain, body tension, and increasingly difficult joint movements.

Why do such symptoms occur? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that these are actually closely related to the "trigger points" throughout the body. As for what are trigger points? Chinese medicine practitioner Yang Run explained that trigger points are what Chinese medicine calls "muscle knots" or "qi knots"; their main cause is excessive muscle use and prolonged poor posture.

Trigger points not treated? Be careful, it will not only cause pain, but also affect your athletic performance and cause abnormal bone deformation

The above reasons will cause muscle fibers to contract and tighten, forming a "knotted" area of ​​circulatory obstruction, causing muscle inflammation and leading to pain and discomfort. If you palpate with your hands, you can find that in the muscles that have become cord-like due to tension, there are local granular areas that cause severe pain when pressed. This is where the trigger points exist.

Once trigger points are generated, they will have a great impact on the functioning of human muscles, including: a decrease in muscle strength, explosive power and muscle endurance, as well as reduced flexibility and joint mobility; and even a decrease in motor balance and coordination ability. In severe cases, it may also cause abnormal deformation of posture and skeleton, the severity of which should not be underestimated.

"Untie" muscle "knots" Acupuncture treatment of trigger points has 5 major effects

But what should we do to improve the annoying trigger point problem? Chinese medicine practitioner Yang Run pointed out that currently the main method of treating trigger points in clinical Chinese medicine is acupuncture. The main treatment method is acupuncture to treat trigger points. Acupuncture is used directly to "open" these muscle "knots", which helps to achieve the following 5 major effects:

1. Reduce muscle fatigue and pain.

2. Relax tense muscle fibers and improve blood circulation in the body.

3. Reduce the degree of sports injuries.

4. Promote muscle activity and improve athletic performance.

5. Improve joint mobility.

And because the treatment process is safe and the effect is rapid, the acupuncture treatment of trigger points is not only popular in the circle, but also has become a trend abroad with many fitness enthusiasts, school team members, and national players coming to the clinic regularly for acupuncture to reduce trigger points.

【Tip from Chinese medicine practitioners】:

Finally, Chinese medicine practitioner Yang Run also reminded that acupuncture can reduce trigger points, which is not only a treatment but can also improve athletic performance and is a way to maintain good health. This is similar to the concept that a car needs to be taken to the factory for regular maintenance after it has traveled a certain mileage; the muscles in the body also need regular maintenance after being used for a long time to ensure a healthy and long sports career. Most importantly, before exercising, people should develop the habit of warming up adequately, exercising accurately, not over-exercising, and finishing their exercises properly, which will help reduce the burden on their muscles.