Sports Medicine Acupuncture for Joint & Muscle Pain
Many active adults experience lingering joint or muscle pain that affects their daily life, workouts, or hobbies. Whether it’s shoulders, knees, hips, or back, this type of discomfort often develops gradually from overuse, minor injuries, or accumulated strain.
Acupuncture can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support your body’s natural recovery processes — so you can continue your activities without being held back.
Common Joint & Muscle Issues
I frequently work with patients who have:
- Shoulder pain and limited range of motion
- Knee pain related to activity or age
- Hip stiffness or soreness
- Chronic neck or back pain
- Recurring muscle tightness
- Lingering soreness after sports or exercise
If you’ve tried rest, stretching, or other modalities but still feel limited, sports medicine acupuncture often works well for persistent discomfort, especially when the goal is long-term function.
How Acupuncture Helps
Acupuncture supports your body in multiple ways:
- Improves local circulation to muscles and joints
- Relieves tension and muscle guarding
- Helps regulate the nervous system
- Enhances recovery from exercise or overuse
- Improves flexibility, mobility, and overall comfort
Instead of masking pain temporarily, treatment focuses on addressing the underlying patterns that limit movement and recovery.
What Treatment Looks Like
Your first visit includes a thorough assessment of your history, activity level, and goals.
- Early visits: frequent enough to build improvement
- Reassessment: adjusts frequency as your symptoms respond
- Maintenance: occasional tune-ups to prevent flare-ups
Many patients prefer preventive care to stay ahead of small aches, rather than waiting until pain worsens.
Who This Works Best For
This approach is ideal for people who:
- Are still active but noticing persistent soreness or stiffness
- Value long-term mobility and independence
- Want individualized, thoughtful care
- Are willing to invest in their health, not just rely on insurance
If you’re looking for a quick, one-time fix, this may not be right — acupuncture works best as part of a planned, ongoing approach to joint and muscle health.
If joint or muscle pain is holding you back, acupuncture may help you move more comfortably and confidently.
Ian Dunsmuir, Registered Acupuncturist
Located At: Coast Therapy (Pitt Meadows)
19198 Lougheed Hwy
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2H6
Phone: 604.459.1829
Mon/Thurs: 2 pm to 8 pm; Tues/Fri: 9 am to 2 pm
Email: thehealingpoint@shaw.ca
Cell: 604.916.4325