Sports TCM

Sports TCM Treatments Available

At Regis Wellness, our TCM physicians provide safe, natural, and effective therapies designed to help athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and active individuals recover faster and perform at their best. Each treatment is carefully customised to the patient’s condition, training routine, and long-term goals.

Acupuncture for Sports Injuries

Acupuncture is one of the most effective TCM treatments for sports recovery. By stimulating specific acupoints, acupuncture:

• Reduces pain from injuries such as sprains, tendonitis, or muscle tears
• Enhances blood circulation to deliver oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissues
• Speeds up healing of ligaments, tendons, and muscles
• Restores mobility and flexibility after strain or overuse injuries
• Calms inflammation, allowing athletes to return to training more quickly

Many athletes in Singapore choose acupuncture as part of their regular recovery routine to manage ongoing aches and prevent future injuries.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping involves placing special cups on the body to create gentle suction. This therapy is highly beneficial for sports recovery as it:

• Improves circulation and accelerates the removal of metabolic waste
• Relieves tightness in overworked muscles after training or competition
• Reduces stiffness in the back, shoulders, hamstrings, and calves
• Supports recovery from repetitive strain injuries common in running, swimming, or weightlifting

Cupping is often used by professional athletes worldwide for faster recovery and performance maintenance.

Gua Sha Scraping

Gua Sha uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape the skin, stimulating blood flow and breaking down adhesions in muscles and connective tissues. For athletes, Gua Sha helps:

• Release lactic acid buildup after intense workouts
• Improve flexibility by reducing scar tissue and adhesions
• Relieve chronic pain caused by repetitive training
• Enhance recovery time so athletes can return to peak performance sooner

This therapy is particularly effective for endurance athletes and those dealing with stubborn muscle tightness.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion applies therapeutic warmth from burning moxa (mugwort herb) over specific acupoints and injured areas. For sports-related conditions, it:

• Warms muscles and joints, preventing stiffness from “cold-type” injuries
• Improves circulation, reducing swelling and promoting tissue repair
• Provides lasting relief for chronic knee pain, lower back pain, or shoulder stiffness
• Boosts overall vitality, making it easier to train consistently without fatigue

Moxibustion is especially suitable for athletes recovering from recurring injuries or those training in colder environments.

TCM Herbal Therapy

Herbal medicine plays a vital role in sports recovery and long-term performance. At Regis Wellness, our physicians create personalised herbal formulas that:

• Reduce inflammation and swelling naturally without harsh side effects
• Strengthen tendons, ligaments, and bones for greater resilience
• Improve energy levels and stamina during training cycles
• Support faster recovery from fatigue, overtraining, and minor injuries
• Enhance circulation and Qi flow, optimising both physical and mental performance

With regular use, customised herbal therapy not only helps athletes heal but also improves endurance and prevents recurrence of injuries.