WHITFIELD REAVES ACUPUNCTURE
The Assessment and Treatment of Sports Injuries & Pain
ACUPUNCTURE SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC
Whitfield Reaves has specialized in the treatment of sports injuries, pain, and musculoskeletal disorders for 40 years. He uses an integrated approach of the most effective techniques of traditional acupuncture within the context of a western orthopedic and sports medicine framework. The classical texts of Chinese medicine theory provide us with very intriguing diagnostic insights. However, it is the precision of anatomical and orthopedic point prescription, such as trigger points and motor points, that significantly increase our results, patient by patient, in the clinic. And these are the techniques that we teach in all of our on-line webinars and live seminars.
Sports acupuncture offers many effective therapies, including the following:
In 2021, Whitfield Reaves has returned to his clinical practice of sports acupuncture, pain, and orthopedic injury on Maui, in Hawaii. As a continuation of his 40 years of experience, he offers specialized treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Consider using anatomically-based acupuncture integrated with the age-old practices of traditional Chinese medicine.
Whitfield Reaves, LAc, OMD
Acupuncture License #1183
National Diplomate #3419
In practice for 40 years
Phone: (808) 866-9816
Email: WReavesoffice@gmail.com
Whitfield Reaves Acupuncture is in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii.
THESE ARE SOME OF THE INJURY AND PAIN SYNDROMES WE TREAT
THE SHOULDER
Because most rotator cuff injuries refer pain into the deltoid region of the shoulder, and even down the arm and forearm, many practitioners simply put the needles in the wrong places. Yes, it is where it hurts, but not where the problem is! For the untrained acupuncturist, this leads to ineffective treatments along the zone of pain, rather than the primary site of the injury in the rotator cuff itself. And using these techniques give us an opportunity to assess and treat common postural issues with the neck and shoulder… from too much computer and device time!
Shoulder treatments include
▪ Supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendonitis
▪ AC joint separation, AC joint arthritis
▪ Levator scapulae syndrome, including "stiff neck"
▪ Shoulder impingement syndrome
▪ Shoulder bursitis
THE UPPER EXTREMITY
Many upper extremity injuries respond well to the precise techniques of Acupuncture Sports Medicine, including:
THE LOW BACK AND HIP
By integrating trigger points, motor points, and zones that we consider "anatomically significant" due to their proximity to nerves or other vessels, we have developed treatment protocols that are significantly more effective than the centuries-old traditional point prescription. Whitfield Reaves has refined these points and techniques. Treatment includes
THE KNEE
Acute and chronic injuries to the knee that may be considered for treatment:
THE LOWER EXTREMITY
In our decades of experience with the runner, cyclist, and triathlete, we have obviously seen leg and foot injuries. Lots of them! The following is the short list:
The Assessment and Treatment of Sports Injuries & Pain
ACUPUNCTURE SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC
Whitfield Reaves has specialized in the treatment of sports injuries, pain, and musculoskeletal disorders for 40 years. He uses an integrated approach of the most effective techniques of traditional acupuncture within the context of a western orthopedic and sports medicine framework. The classical texts of Chinese medicine theory provide us with very intriguing diagnostic insights. However, it is the precision of anatomical and orthopedic point prescription, such as trigger points and motor points, that significantly increase our results, patient by patient, in the clinic. And these are the techniques that we teach in all of our on-line webinars and live seminars.
Sports acupuncture offers many effective therapies, including the following:
- Orthopedic acupuncture and other sports medicine protocols
- Treatment of trigger points and other anatomically significant tissues
- Assessment and treatment of pain due to postural imbalances
- Electrical stimulation
- Skilled therapeutic cupping techniques to increase micro-circulation
- Integrated approaches for the enhancement of athletic performance
In 2021, Whitfield Reaves has returned to his clinical practice of sports acupuncture, pain, and orthopedic injury on Maui, in Hawaii. As a continuation of his 40 years of experience, he offers specialized treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Consider using anatomically-based acupuncture integrated with the age-old practices of traditional Chinese medicine.
Whitfield Reaves, LAc, OMD
Acupuncture License #1183
National Diplomate #3419
In practice for 40 years
Phone: (808) 866-9816
Email: WReavesoffice@gmail.com
Whitfield Reaves Acupuncture is in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii.
THESE ARE SOME OF THE INJURY AND PAIN SYNDROMES WE TREAT
THE SHOULDER
Because most rotator cuff injuries refer pain into the deltoid region of the shoulder, and even down the arm and forearm, many practitioners simply put the needles in the wrong places. Yes, it is where it hurts, but not where the problem is! For the untrained acupuncturist, this leads to ineffective treatments along the zone of pain, rather than the primary site of the injury in the rotator cuff itself. And using these techniques give us an opportunity to assess and treat common postural issues with the neck and shoulder… from too much computer and device time!
Shoulder treatments include
▪ Supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendonitis
▪ AC joint separation, AC joint arthritis
▪ Levator scapulae syndrome, including "stiff neck"
▪ Shoulder impingement syndrome
▪ Shoulder bursitis
THE UPPER EXTREMITY
Many upper extremity injuries respond well to the precise techniques of Acupuncture Sports Medicine, including:
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow, climber's elbow)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
THE LOW BACK AND HIP
By integrating trigger points, motor points, and zones that we consider "anatomically significant" due to their proximity to nerves or other vessels, we have developed treatment protocols that are significantly more effective than the centuries-old traditional point prescription. Whitfield Reaves has refined these points and techniques. Treatment includes
- Low back pain
- Hip (trochanteric) bursitis
- Osteoarthritis of the hip joint
- Sacral-iliac joint dysfunction
- Piriformis syndrome
THE KNEE
Acute and chronic injuries to the knee that may be considered for treatment:
- Ligament sprain (MCL, LCL)
- Patellar tendonitis
- Patello-femoral joint pain
- Ilio-tibial band syndrome
THE LOWER EXTREMITY
In our decades of experience with the runner, cyclist, and triathlete, we have obviously seen leg and foot injuries. Lots of them! The following is the short list:
- Shin splints
- Achilles tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle sprain
- "Big toe" (1st MTP joint) osteoarthritis
- Morton's neuroma