Sports injury occurs when people do not warm up or stretch, use improper gear, and/or overuse their muscles. Acupuncture (including electro-acupuncture), infrared therapy, and tui na are used to treat the injury.

Electro-acupuncture is when an electro-machine connects with acupuncture needles to form circuits and sends mild electrical currents of different frequencies and volts to the needles. This creates stimulation that can reopen the channels, invigorate qi and blood, reduce swelling, stop pain, and promote healing.

Infrared therapy with Teding Diancibo Pu (TDP) lamps is another effective method for sports injuries. A TDP lamp has a treatment plate with 33 chemical elements essential to the body. When activated, the mineral plate releases infrared waves. The waves are identical to the wavelength and intensity of the electromagnetic waves released from the human body, so the plate’s waves can be easily absorbed by the body. The absorbed energy delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body, while eliminating toxins and cellular waste.

Tui na, or Chinese massage, is highly effective for acute and chronic soft tissue injuries and bone and cartilage injuries. There are various hand motions used: pushing, pressing, palm-rubbing, kneading, rolling and rotating. The massage encourages the circulation of blood and lymph, relaxes muscles, relieves pain, and restores dislocated joints.