Overuse injuries such as tendinitis, shin splints, and stress fractures can cause persistent pain and limit your ability to stay active. At Twin Acupuncture, with convenient locations in Staten Island, New York, and Toms River, New Jersey, acupuncture specialist Kerri Kuhlsen, L.Ac., c.SMA, offers personalized holistic treatments designed to help manage pain, reduce muscle tension, and support recovery from overuse injuries. Through acupuncture and complementary therapies, Twin Acupuncture helps patients improve mobility and return to their daily activities. To request an initial consultation, call or text the office or complete the online appointment form today.
Overuse injuries are those suffered through overuse (overtraining or repetitive motions). These injuries are common among athletes, people who type a lot, and those working in physically demanding jobs.
Overuse injuries often begin as minor and increase in severity to excruciating injuries when left untreated. See Kerri at the first sign of an overuse injury to receive all-natural treatments that optimize holistic healing.
Common overuse injuries include:
Seeking early treatment for these and other overuse injuries reduces the risk of the problems getting worse.
The symptoms of overuse injuries include:
The pain from an overuse injury often begins as mild, gradually increasing in severity.
The cause of overuse injuries is often a lack of strength or flexibility, overtraining, and not warming up and stretching regularly before exercise, sports training, and competition. It could stem from poor nutrition, improper footwear, not letting your body rest, previous injuries, poor conditioning, and playing contact sports.
In children, growing bones and growth spurts are also risk factors.
Diagnosing overuse injuries involves discussing your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms, followed by a physical exam. You might need nerve testing, as well as X-rays, an MRI, an ultrasound, or another imaging procedure.
Treating overuse injuries at Twin Acupuncture can involve:
Kerri creates a custom treatment plan consisting of one or more sessions to stimulate your body’s natural ability to heal and ease discomfort without harsh medication or invasive surgery.
If you suspect an overuse injury, schedule an evaluation with Kerri at Twin Acupuncture by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.
