Medical Acupuncture

Medical acupuncture combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern medical knowledge to support the body’s natural healing processes. By inserting fine needles into specific muscles, acupuncture helps stimulate nerves and restore proper muscle activation. This can improve how the muscles, nerves, and joints work together.

Medical Acupuncture in Calgary

Medical acupuncture is a safe and widely used treatment when performed by trained professionals. If you are experiencing persistent pain, muscle tension, or limited mobility, medical acupuncture in Calgary and our Cochrane clinic location is an effective treatment option.

Dr. Myles has successfully helped many patients prepare and rehabilitate from surgical procedures using contemporary medical acupuncture treatments, tailored to suit the needs of all patients. In many situations, patients are able to return to very high active levels immediately after treatment.

Acupuncture appointments with Dr. Myles will be approximately 30 minutes long. Please be sure to bring appropriate shorts and tank tops for the appointment.

Why Choose Riverside Sports Therapy?

Proudly serving Calgary and Cochrane, we combine modern medical knowledge with a personalized, patient-focused approach. At Riverside Sports Therapy, we prioritize:

Personalized Treatment Plans – Every medical acupuncture session is tailored to your condition, symptoms, and recovery goals to ensure the most effective treatment.
Evidence-Based Care – Medical acupuncture is supported by research and modern understanding of anatomy, neurology, and pain science to help reduce pain and restore proper muscle and nerve function.
Integrated Care Approach – Our acupuncture in Calgary and Cochrane treatments can be combined with chiropractic care, physiotherapy, osteopathy, or rehabilitation exercises to support a more complete recovery.
Performance & Recovery Focused – Whether you’re an athlete, an active individual, or dealing with chronic pain, our team focuses on helping you recover faster, move better, and return to the activities you enjoy.

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Benefits Associated with Medical Acupuncture

If you are experiencing persistent pain, muscle tension, or limited mobility, medical acupuncture may be an effective treatment option. We provide personalized treatment plans designed to address the root cause of your pain and help you move and feel better.

Pain relief
Reduction of swelling
Muscle relaxation
Stress management
Improved blood flow
General relaxation response
Sleep improvement

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Other Treatment Services

Chiropractic

Restore alignment, relieve pain, and improve mobility. Chiropractic care focuses on precise spinal adjustments, hands-on techniques, and corrective movement to support proper function.

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Physiotherapy

Restore movement, reduce pain, and rebuild strength. Physiotherapy uses customized exercise programs, hands-on techniques, and structured rehabilitation.

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Osteopathy

Using gentle, hands-on techniques, osteopathy improves mobility, relieves tension, and supports the body’s natural healing process by addressing structural imbalances.

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Athletic Therapy

Designed to prevent, assess, and rehabilitate sports and activity-related injuries, this service helps individuals return to peak performance safely and efficiently.

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Massage Therapy

Hands-on treatment designed to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation while supporting injury recovery.

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Active Release Therapy

Through precise movements and tension-release techniques, this therapy method targets tight muscles, scar tissue, and nerve entrapments.

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“I came for my first apportionment with Bryan as a consult on an injury that I have seen other practitioners for. I felt heard and he explained some different causes. Now, after my first treatment, I do not feel sore, I feel better than I did upon entering. I am looking forward to my next treatment with hope that we have pinpointed the problem.”
Lisa Constantineau

Medical Acupuncture FAQs

Most patients feel very little discomfort. The needles used are extremely thin, and many people feel only a small pinch or mild sensation when they are inserted.

The number of treatments depends on your condition, how long you’ve had symptoms, and how your body responds to treatment. Some patients notice improvement after one or two sessions.

Medical acupuncture and traditional acupuncture both use thin needles to stimulate specific points in the body, but they are based on different approaches. Medical acupuncture is grounded in modern medical science and focuses on the muscles, nerves, and anatomy to help reduce pain, improve muscle function, and support injury recovery. It is typically performed by healthcare professionals such as chiropractors, physiotherapists, or physicians.

Traditional acupuncture comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine and is based on the idea of balancing the body’s energy, known as Qi, which flows through pathways called meridians. While both methods use similar tools, medical acupuncture is more commonly used for treating pain and musculoskeletal conditions, while traditional acupuncture often focuses on overall health and energy balance.

Yes. Medical acupuncture is often used alongside physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or massage therapy to enhance recovery and improve results.

Most patients can return to normal activities right away. Your practitioner may recommend light movement, hydration, or specific exercises to support your recovery, depending on your condition.

Book Your Appointment Today

Our team at Riverside Sports Therapy is here to help you relieve pain, reduce stress, recover well, and prevent injuries. Book an appointment online or contact us today for medical acupuncture in Calgary NW or Cochrane location.