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Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:42:15 GMT

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Dry Needling is Back at InterActive Sports Clinic

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:47:50 GMT

Dry Needling with Jennifer Thomas Registered Physiotherapist

Dry Needling/ IMS uses very thin needles adapted from traditional acupuncture, and is based on scientific, neurophysiological principles. The goal of treatment is to release shortened muscles which press on and irritate the nerve. Supersensitive areas can be desensitized and the persistent pull of shortened muscles released. When the needle is inserted you will feel a peculiar sensation – like a muscle cramp – which is caused by the muscle grasping the needle. The needling causes your shortened muscle to intensify, then release and lengthen, disrupting the pain signals to give you relief.

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Did you know that Acupuncture can help you fight colds and flus?

jessica@iaclinics.com — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:07:19 GMT

Acupuncture during cold and flu season

As flu season approaches, many of us are on the lookout for ways to fortify our immune systems and stay healthy. While there is no shortage of remedies and supplements, one ancient practice has been gaining attention for its potential immune-boosting benefits – acupuncture. In this blog article, we'll explore how acupuncture can help enhance your immune system during flu season and improve your overall well-being.

Understanding Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. These points are situated along meridians or energy pathways, and the goal of acupuncture is to restore the flow of vital energy (known as "qi" or "chi") to promote healing and balance.

How Acupuncture Boosts the Immune System

Regulates the Immune Response: Acupuncture is thought to stimulate the release of immune-boosting cells like T-cells and white blood cells. These cells play a crucial role in identifying and fighting off viruses and bacteria, making them a fundamental component of the immune system.
Reduces Stress: Stress can weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible to illness. Acupuncture can trigger the release of endorphins and reduce the production of stress hormones, helping you relax and cope with daily stresses that can lower your immune function.
Enhances Blood Circulation: Improved circulation helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to various tissues and organs, including immune system cells. Acupuncture can enhance blood flow and support the body in its battle against pathogens.
Balances Energy Flow: The ancient Chinese belief is that a balanced flow of energy (qi) within the body is essential for good health. When this balance is disrupted, it can lead to illness. Acupuncture aims to restore this balance, which can, in turn, strengthen the immune system.

As flu season looms, bolstering your immune system with natural approaches like acupuncture can be a wise choice. With its history of promoting balance, reducing stress, and enhancing the body's natural healing capabilities, acupuncture may just be the immune-boosting solution you've been searching for. So, why not give it a try and take a proactive step towards a healthier, flu-free season?

Acupuncture and ICBC

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:42:57 GMT

Did you know that Acupuncture treatments are covered by ICBC when you have been in a Motor Vehicle accident?

Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) can be traumatic experiences, leaving individuals with not only physical injuries but also emotional and psychological scars. In British Columbia, Canada, where thousands of accidents occur each year. While conventional medical treatments play a significant role in recovery, complementary therapies like acupuncture are gaining recognition for their remarkable benefits in post-MVA rehabilitation.

How can Acupuncture help you recover after an accident?

Pain Management

Reduced Inflammation

Stress and Anxiety Reduction

Improved Sleep Quality

Enhanced Range of Motion

Minimized Medication Dependency

What can you expect from an Acupuncture treatment at Interactive Sports Clinic?

Personalised Treatment

Acupuncture is a highly individualized therapy. Registered Acupuncturists in British Columbia assess each patient's unique condition and create treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. This personalized approach ensures that the therapy addresses the individual's specific pain points and concerns.

Holistic Approach

Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine, which takes a holistic view of health. It not only treats the symptoms but also addresses the root causes of health issues. This comprehensive approach can lead to better overall health and well-being, not just symptom relief.

It's important to note that acupuncture is not a replacement for conventional medical care. Instead, it can complement existing treatments, offering a well-rounded approach to recovery and rehabilitation. The benefits of acupuncture for individuals recovering from MVAs are both diverse and profound. From pain management and inflammation reduction to stress relief and enhanced mobility, acupuncture plays a significant role in post-MVA rehabilitation. As this complementary therapy continues to gain recognition and acceptance, it offers new hope for MVA survivors seeking a more holistic and effective approach to recovery.

Electro-Acupuncture

Fri, 26 May 2023 00:12:59 GMT

Electro-Acupuncture

A procedure in which pulses of weak electrical current are sent through acupuncture needles into acupuncture points in the skin.

Electro-acupuncture is a technique where acupuncture needles are inserted into a specific muscle and then stimulated with electricity to intensify the acupuncture treatment. We attach electrode clips to the acupuncture needles to elicit a gently “tapping” sensation for 20-30 minutes. This technique blends the science of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Physiology to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment.

Electro-Acupuncture can be used in many different scenarios and in combination with other types of modalities. It is particularly effective for acute or chronic pain management.

Common conditions that electro-acupuncture can be beneficial for:

Joint Sprains
Muscle strains
Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Plantar fasciitis
Repetitive use injuries (tennis elbow, golfers elbow, Achilles tendonitis)
Muscle spasms
Post-surgical rehab
Increasing joint range of motion

Massage Reduces Post-Run Pain

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:45:06 GMT

After running 10 kilometers, or about 6.2 miles, as fast as possible, runners who received 10 minutes of massage therapy focused on the quadriceps experienced a greater decrease in pain than runners who received 10 minutes of sham joint mobilization, according to recent research.

The study, “Massage therapy slightly decreased pain intensity after habitual running, but had no effect on fatigue, mood or physical performance: a randomised trial,” involved 78 runners with a mean age of 34, all of whom had been running at least twice a week for the past year.

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Can acupuncture be better than Botox as a subtle anti-ageing treatment?

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:40:54 GMT

From 'baby Botox' to facial acupuncture, Bazaar investigates the different expert skincare procedures that give you subtle youth-boosting results, so you can make an informed choice about how you can look your best for longer. Two editors provide the pros and cons of both tweakments.

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Acupuncture Beats Drug For Endometriosis Relief

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:39:11 GMT

Researchers find acupuncture more effective than hormone drug therapy for the treatment of endometriosis. Acupuncture relieves menstrual pain due to endometriosis, reduces the size of pelvic masses, lowers CA125 levels, and reduces the recurrence rate of endometriosis. CA125 a is biomarker for several types of cancer and benign conditions including endometriosis and menstrual disorders.

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9 Simple Ways To Start Exercising Again After A Break

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:37:11 GMT

Sometimes life happens and we can get a little off track. Family commitments pop up, sickness kicks in, or you get stuck with overtime at work. Then all of a sudden your exercise routine goes from regular to non-existent. I know what it’s like to have a really good routine and then something unexpected happens.

Joint Mobilization Plus Exercise Can Effectively Treat Knee Osteoarthritis

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:35:29 GMT

An intervention combining passive joint mobilization to realign the patellar (kneecap) position, along with exercise to maintain it, can reduce pain and improve function and quality in life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits, Herbs & Therapies

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:33:01 GMT

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of healthcare that dates back over 2,500 years and includes natural treatments such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, dietary advice, stress/emotional support, exercise including tai chi and qi gong and treatments such as cupping and moxibustion.

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Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue?

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:31:06 GMT

You have probably heard of adrenal fatigue. It’s a buzz phrase in the health community right now, and no wonder—if we could slap one diagnosis on our culture at large, adrenal fatigue would be it.

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5 Things to Know Before You Take Pilates Classes

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:29:21 GMT

If you’ve wanted to try Pilates classes but something has been holding you back, now’s your time to sign up for your first one. Pilates offers plenty of benefits to your body, no matter your fitness background.

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Pilates: Effective For Injury Rehabilitation

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:27:35 GMT

Most people all over North America are familiar with Pilates. And millions more have experienced the physical fitness benefits of added strength, length, and agility that it provides. But few know that Pilates is rapidly rising in another area - rehabilitation from injury.

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Here’s Why Cupping Is All The Rage

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:25:57 GMT

Have you seen this cool new ad from Under Armour featuring 22-time Olympic-medal winner Michael Phelps? It is an inspiring video that shows the strength, determination, and recovery required to be a record-setting world champion. If you pay close attention starting 44 seconds into the video, you’ll see Phelps getting cupping!

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Meet a Western Doctor Who Traded Pills for Acupuncture Needles

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:23:27 GMT

Leslie Smith, MD, is a Western-trained physician who prefers acupuncture needles to scalpels and herbs to pharmaceuticals. At her busy practice in Chicago, she rarely prescribes medications, relying instead on gentler modalities from Asian medicine as well as osteopathic release techniques and nutritional counseling.

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18 Ways Acupuncture Can Help You Get The Most Out Of 2018

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:23:23 GMT

It’s the little things. A strong espresso. An afternoon nap. A walk with your dog. No matter who you are or what you have going on in your life, 2018 is bound to be full of these daily gifts.

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A 10-Minute Yoga Workout To Strengthen Your Core

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:19:50 GMT

In this short clip from mindbodygreen's course, The Complete Guide To Yoga, featuring Tara Stiles, you'll see a few yoga moves to build a strong, sustained core. This short, 10-minute workout focuses mostly on the core and anyone can do it.

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New CT Scans Reveal Acupuncture Points

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:19:48 GMT

CT scans reveal anatomical structures of acupuncture points. A CT (computerized tomography) scan is a series of X-rays used to create cross-sectional images. In this study published in the Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, researchers used in-line phase contrast CT imaging with synchrotron radiation on both non-acupuncture points and acupuncture points. The CT scans revealed clear distinctions between the non-acupuncture point and acupuncture point anatomical structures.

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The Importance Of Going Barefoot

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:14:37 GMT

How often do you take your shoes off just to feel the grass between your toes, walk around the house barefoot because you can? My guess is probably not often enough...

Your feet are incredibly important and were designed to be mobile, otherwise you wouldn't have 26 bones in such a small body part. But feet that sit in shoes all day long (particularly high heels, steel-capped boots or any heavy , high-ankle or thick-soled shoe) are not happy feet. They need to breathe and have the freedom of movement.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Knee Pain Due to Arthritis

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:10:43 GMT

Acupuncture relieves pain, stiffness, and improves knee function for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers from the Chengdu University of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) investigated the efficacy of acupuncture and Tui Na massage for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Two groups were compared. Group 1 received only acupuncture and group 2 received a combination of acupuncture and Tui Na massage. Both groups yielded significant positive patient outcomes. The group that received the combined acupuncture and Tui Na care outperformed the acupuncture standalone care group.

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5 Reasons Massages Aren't Just For Pampering Yourself

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:10:41 GMT

Many people believe that going to a massage therapist is just a way to pamper or indulge yourself. This is why so many of us wait to have one; we treat it as a way to reward ourselves for special occasions, like birthdays or vacations. The truth is, the benefits of receiving a therapeutic massage run much deeper than the superficial "feeling good" — which seems like a good enough reason, in my mind!

There are endless positive benefits to receiving a massage. Click HERE to find out more.

5 Common Running Injuries and How Acupuncture Can Help

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:03:27 GMT

Acupuncture and running are a well-suited pair.

Whether you're a casual runner or a qualifying entrant in Monday's Boston Marathon, acupuncture can help you stay on top of your running game. From knee and hip pain to plantar fasciitis and fatigue, many ailments suffered by runners can be helped by acupuncture.

Click HERE to read how acupuncture addresses the 5 most common causes of running injuries.