It’s important to take care of yourself after Acupuncture to maximise and maintain the benefits. Some of the key recommendations here are to rest, relax and get a good night’s sleep. But, if you’re an exercise enthusiast, you might be wondering where your workout fits into this. Find out with the experts at Breeze Academy.
So, can you exercise after Acupuncture? It is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise soon after acupuncture, some experts also argue that strenuous activity may also undo the benefits of Acupuncture.
Read on to learn more about the relationship between Acupuncture and exercise with the experts at Breeze Academy.
Some argue that Acupuncture may undo the benefits of treatment, especially if the goal was to reduce stress, anxiety, chronic pain or migraines. This is because exercise typically:
- Promotes dopamine production.
- Increases blood pressure.
- Increases heart rate.
- Induces sweating.
- Boosts adrenaline.
These are all counter-productive to a calming and relaxing Acupuncture session.
However, this is all based on strenuous activity after Acupuncture. There is no evidence to suggest that more gentle forms of exercise have any negative effects on Acupuncture results. Moreover, some experts believe that patients should be fine to exercise to their regular ability level after exercise without experiencing negative side effects. These statements are personal opinion and observation, rather than based on research evidence.
In fact, many elite athletes use Acupuncture as a form of therapy after workouts or competitions. For those that aren’t elite athletes, however, it is thought that gentle exercises such as walking or yoga may be appropriate exercise after treatment.
