Acupuncture for Tendonitis

Can acupuncture treat tendonitis?

Tendonitis is a condition we see regularly within our clinics.  Acupuncture may be used to reduce or resolve tendonitis. (1, 2, 3).  Practitioners at our Brisbane acupuncture clinics have advanced training in treatments designed to reduce swelling and alleviating pain.

What causes tendonitis?

Tendinitis simply means inflammation of one or more tendons in relation to damage.  This damage to the muscle fibers and tendons could have occurred in many different ways such as overstraining, trauma or disease. 

How can acupuncture help?

At TLC Acupuncture Clinic our practitioners have received training in advanced techniques that help to relieve or greatly reduce inflammation and pain.   We address tendonitis complaints by focusing on reducing muscular tension, increasing blood flow, cellular growth and repair.  We also look at all the contributing factors to your tendonitis complaint such as total body health or poor ergonomics and include treatment and advice for these factors.

When should I see an acupuncturist?

If you are experiencing problems with tendonitis, book an appointment with any one of our practitioners.  We can develop a tailored treatment plan to treat your condition.  No referral is required, just bring any imaging and previous medical reports with you to your first consultation.

Clinical research trials for acupuncture as an effective treatment for tendonitis

1. Acupuncture for chronic Achilles tendnopathy: a randomized controlled study. Bi-meng Zhang , Li-wei Zhong, Si-wei Xu, Hui-ru Jiang, Jian Shen
2. Acupuncture in chronic epicondylitis: a randomized controlled trial.  M. Fink, E. Wolkenstein, M. Karst, A. Gehrke
3. Treatment for patella tendinopathy. Lence Nikolovska Faculty of Medical Sciences, University “Goce Delcev” – Stip, N. Macedonia, Bozidar Simic

Disclaimer – Each individual’s treatment and/or results may vary from patient to patient based upon the circumstances of the patient’s specific situation.  A result is not promised and/or guaranteed  from the act of receiving a treatment.