Sports Acupuncture
Sports Acupuncture in Bend, OR – Heal Faster, Perform Better
Sports Acupuncture is a powerful approach to injury recovery and performance care that combines the wisdom of traditional acupuncture with modern sports medicine. At InMotion Acupuncture, we focus on helping athletes and active individuals heal from injuries, reduce pain, and improve mobility so they can get back to the activities they love. Using precise techniques that target muscles, tendons, and joints, sports acupuncture promotes faster healing, decreases inflammation, and supports long-term injury prevention. Whether you’re recovering from a sprain, dealing with chronic shoulder or back pain, or looking to boost performance, sports acupuncture offers natural, drug-free relief and keeps your body moving at its best.
Why Choose a Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture® Provider
Not all sports acupuncture is the same. Dr. David Wachtel is a Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture® (C.SMA) provider, a credential that represents the highest level of training in combining acupuncture with orthopedic assessment, functional anatomy, and corrective exercise. This advanced certification ensures that every treatment follows proven Sports Medicine Acupuncture® protocols designed specifically for sports injuries, pain conditions, and performance optimization. These protocols are especially effective for common issues such as shoulder impingement, rotator cuff injuries, low back pain, sciatica, knee pain, ankle sprains, and hip labral injuries. By seeking out a provider with this certification, patients receive more precise, targeted, and effective care—treatments that go beyond temporary pain relief to correct the root causes, restore mobility, and prevent future injuries. Choosing a certified practitioner like Dr. Wachtel means you’re working with someone who understands both the demands of athletic performance and the science of long-term recovery and resilience.
Conditions and Solutions
Common goals we help patients works towards include (but are not limited to):
- Increased range of motion for those with limited mobility
- Pain relief, pain management
- Recovery from injury or surgery, including occupational injuries
- Relief from back & neck pain
- Relief from headaches & migraines
- Internal health
- Stress management
- Alleviate insomnia and improve sleep quality
In Athletes:
- Increased range of motion
- Recovery from injury or surgery
- Increased athletic performance
- Increase endurance
In Children:
- Recovery from injury or surgery
- Pain relief, pain management
In Women:
- Increased fertility for women experiencing infertility or trouble conceiving
In Men:
- Reproductive health
Age-related Conditions:
- Increased range of motion
New to Acupuncture? Here’s What to Expect.
Dr. David Wachtel will have an in depth conversation with you during your first session to understand your goals and challenges. He will then develop a treatment plan for you and answer any questions you may have before getting started.
Other Services
We also provide the following services, which can be integrated into your acupuncture treatment plan or provided separately. By leveraging these other holistic therapies, we can help our patients achieve a greater range of motion, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve overall energy and vitality.
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What Our Patients Are Saying
Unmatched
"I am so grateful to Dr. Wachtel for his expertise in sports medicine acupuncture. His skill is unmatched in my experience and he has been such a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much!"
So Knowledgeable
"I was so impressed with my visit to see Dr. David for acupuncture! Not only is my pain significantly reduced with one visit, but he made me feel so comfortable. He is so knowledgeable and really helped me understand my body. I could not recommend him more! Coming back next week for another session."