Sticks and Stones and Acupressure

Stones and arrows were used by early Chinese dynasties during battle. Wounded soldiers noticed that symptoms of disease and pain that had plagued them for years disappeared. Physicians began a meticulous study of the relationship between pressure and health which resulted in the healing art of acupressure.

Mountain Biking and Hip Pain

Hip flexibility is needed to relieve pressure on the knee and lumbar. During cycling the hip remains in a flexed position. Chronic tightness through TFL/ITB, iliopsoas and adductors is very common. This can lead to hip and groin problems. Gluteal and hamstring range needs to be maintained to sit comfortably in lumbar flexion, and avoid  falling too far into posterior tilt. Most hip and groin pain is related to the lumbar spine and pelvis. Acupuncture resolves pain issues.
(reference: Sports Injury Bulletin/Sean Fyfe)

Mountain Biking and Knee Pain

The most common cycling injury is patellofermoral syndrome (knee pain).  As the cartilage breaks down, extra pressure is put on the bones at the knee joint, producing pain and inflammation. One of the solutions is acupuncture.