TCM Sports Injury Treatments
Recover faster and reduce pain, with natural TCM sports injury treatments designed for athletes and active individuals.
First Consult from $50 (Subsequently $30)
Treatments from $60 per session
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Sports and physical activity are essential for a healthy lifestyle, but injuries can often disrupt training and daily life. From sprains and muscle strains to chronic overuse injuries, athletes and active individuals need effective and safe recovery options to regain strength and prevent future setbacks.
At Regis Wellness TCM Clinic, we provide personalised TCM sports injury treatment and recovery that combine time-tested therapies with modern recovery principles. Our goal is not only to help you recover faster but also to restore balance, prevent re-injury, and optimise long-term performance.
Understanding Sports Injuries from a TCM Perspective
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sports injuries are often linked to disruptions in the flow of Qi (energy) and Blood within the meridians. Trauma, overexertion, or repetitive strain can block these pathways, causing pain, swelling, and impaired function.
TCM views injury recovery not just as healing damaged tissue, but as restoring circulation, balance, and strength to the body. By addressing both the symptoms and root causes, TCM helps athletes achieve more complete and lasting recovery.
Common Sports Injuries Treated with TCM
Our TCM therapies are suitable for both acute injuries and chronic conditions, addressing both symptoms and root causes for long-term recovery. Here’s how TCM supports healing for common sports-related injuries:
Muscle Sprains and Ligament Strains
Sprains and strains can lead to swelling, bruising, and reduced mobility. TCM treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine help reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and accelerate the repair of muscle fibers and connective tissue.
Knee Pain and Meniscus Injuries
Knee injuries are common among runners, cyclists, and athletes in high-impact sports. Through acupuncture and herbal prescriptions, TCM improves joint lubrication, reduces stiffness, and supports cartilage healing, helping restore stability and flexibility.
Shoulder Injuries (Including Rotator Cuff Strains)
Shoulder pain often results from repetitive overhead movements or heavy lifting. TCM therapies relieve muscle tension, restore blood flow to the rotator cuff, and promote faster healing while preventing long-term weakness or restricted mobility.
Lower Back Pain and Slipped Disc-Related Discomfort
Back pain is one of the most frequent issues seen in both athletes and office workers. Electro-acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal formulas can reduce nerve irritation, relax stiff muscles, and strengthen the spine’s supporting structures for lasting relief.
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
These repetitive strain injuries affect the tendons around the elbow. Acupuncture and herbal patches help reduce inflammation, ease pain, and restore tendon health, allowing athletes to return to their sport with stronger, more resilient joints.
Shin Splints and Ankle Sprains
Common in runners and soccer players, these injuries can limit training. TCM improves blood circulation in the lower limbs, reduces swelling, and strengthens tendons and ligaments to promote stability and prevent re-injury.
Post-Training Muscle Soreness
Instead of relying only on rest, TCM therapies like cupping and gua sha accelerate recovery by clearing lactic acid buildup, improving blood flow, and relaxing tight muscles, helping athletes recover faster between sessions.
Chronic Overuse Injuries
Repetitive movements often lead to tendonitis or stress-related injuries. TCM identifies and corrects underlying imbalances, improves tissue resilience, and restores Qi and Blood flow to prevent long-term damage.
Delayed Recovery or Stiffness After Exercise
When the body struggles to recover after training or competition, TCM supports energy (Qi) restoration, strengthens circulation, and nourishes muscles and joints, helping athletes regain flexibility and endurance.
TCM Sports Injury Treatments Available
At Regis Wellness, our experienced TCM physicians provide personalised care by tailoring a treatment plan based on your specific injury, lifestyle, and training goals. Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend runner, or someone recovering from an old sports injury, our therapies support faster recovery and long-term resilience.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the most effective TCM treatments for sports injuries. By stimulating precise acupoints, acupuncture reduces acute and chronic pain, relaxes tense muscles, and improves blood circulation to injured areas. It also promotes the body’s natural healing processes, making it ideal for conditions like knee pain, tennis elbow, or lower back injuries.
Herbal Medicine
Our customised Herbal medicine target inflammation, muscle stiffness, and tendon weakness. Depending on your condition, herbs may be prescribed in teas, granules, or external applications to help accelerate tissue repair, reduce swelling, and strengthen ligaments and joints. This natural support helps athletes not only heal but also prevent recurring injuries.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion applies gentle, therapeutic heat to acupoints or injured regions using dried mugwort (moxa). This technique boosts circulation, warms the meridians, and reduces swelling, stiffness, and inflammation. It is particularly beneficial for chronic injuries, joint pain, and conditions worsened by cold or damp weather.
Cupping & Gua Sha
These therapies help to release muscle knots, break up stagnation, and improve microcirculation. Cupping creates suction to loosen tight muscles and encourage fresh blood flow, while Gua Sha uses gentle scraping motions to relieve deep-seated tension and promote detoxification. Both are highly effective for post-training recovery and overuse injuries.
Electro-Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture combines traditional acupuncture with gentle electrical pulses, offering a stronger therapeutic effect for deep tissue and nerve-related injuries. It enhances healing for stubborn or long-term conditions such as nerve entrapment, rotator cuff injuries, and slipped discs by stimulating repair at a cellular level.
Lifestyle & Exercise Guidance
Our physicians go beyond treatments by providing practical advice on rehabilitation exercises, nutrition, rest, and training modifications. This holistic approach ensures that you recover safely, avoid re-injury, and maintain peak performance in your sport.
Benefits of TCM for Sports Injury Recovery
- Speeds up healing of muscles, ligaments, and joints
- Reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness naturally
- Improves circulation and mobility
- Strengthens tendons and connective tissue
- Prevents chronic injuries and relapses
- Supports faster return to training and competition
- Enhances overall body balance and resilience
Sports Injuries in Singapore
In Singapore’s active community, from weekend joggers and yoga enthusiasts to professional athletes, sports injuries are increasingly common. High-intensity training, long office hours with poor posture, and humid weather conditions can all contribute to recurring aches and injuries. TCM provides a holistic, drug-free approach that complements physiotherapy and modern medicine, making it an ideal recovery option for active Singaporeans.
Meet Our Physicians
Amanda Chua
Lead TCM Physician
Bachelor of Medicine, Chinese Medicine (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine)
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Biomedical Sciences (NTU)
M.Med, Combination of TCM and Western Medicine (Clinical) (Liaoning University of Chinese Medicine)
Languages Spoken: English, 中文
Special Interest: Pain Management, Fertility, General Wellness (Sleep & Gastro Disorders, Post-COVID Conditions)
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Regis Wellness Katong
437 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427650
Near Marine Parade MRT
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- Muscle sprains and ligament strains
- Knee pain and meniscus injuries
- Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
- Lower back pain and slipped discs
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Shin splints and ankle sprains
- Chronic tendonitis and overuse injuries
- Post-training muscle soreness and delayed recovery
- Reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation
- Unblocking Qi and Blood to restore circulation
- Accelerating healing of muscles, tendons, and joints
- Relaxing tight or strained muscles
- Preventing re-injury through long-term strengthening
- Acupuncture – Reduces pain, relaxes muscles, and speeds up tissue repair
- Electro-acupuncture – Enhances deep tissue and nerve recovery
- Cupping & Gua Sha – Relieves tightness, clears lactic acid, and improves circulation
- Moxibustion – Applies therapeutic heat to reduce stiffness and swelling
- Herbal medicine – Reduces inflammation, strengthens ligaments, and nourishes recovery
- Lifestyle & exercise guidance – Helps with safe rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Acute injuries (e.g. sprains, minor strains): improvement may be seen within a few sessions
- Chronic injuries (e.g. slipped discs, long-term tendonitis): require ongoing treatment over weeks to months
- Recovery time depends on injury severity, duration, and individual healing capacity
- Acupuncture needles are very fine and cause little to no discomfort
- Cupping may leave temporary marks but is not painful
- Gua sha may cause mild redness but provides deep muscle relief