Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
Get Back to Moving, Training, and Living Without Pain. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic pain condition, or an athlete looking to push your performance further, sports medicine and orthopedic care here is built around one goal: getting your body working the way it's supposed to. With advanced training in sports medicine and orthopedics, treatment plans draw on a range of modalities — tailored to whether you're healing an injury, managing long-term pain, or fine-tuning performance.
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At a Glance
Dr. Kim Kuhn, DTCM, AP, Acupuncture Physician with advanced training in sports medicine and orthopedics.
People in acute pain, those managing chronic pain, athletes, and weekend warriors and active individuals sidelined by pain or old injuries.
Advanced, specialized training beyond general acupuncture, focused on the musculoskeletal system, biomechanics, and how injuries and pain patterns actually develop and heal.
Acute sports injuries, chronic back/neck/shoulder/knee pain, tendonitis, sciatica, arthritis-related pain, and post-surgical recovery.
Dry needling, electro-acupuncture, traditional acupuncture, cupping & gua sha, acupuncture point injection therapy, and herbal medicine — combined into a plan built for your injury and goals.
Book online anytime, or call 727-710-4798 to schedule with Dr. Kim directly.
Sports medicine and orthopedic care draws on advanced, specialized training beyond general acupuncture — with a focus on the musculoskeletal system, biomechanics, and how injuries and pain patterns actually develop and heal. This means treatment isn't generic; it's built around a real understanding of the specific structures involved in your injury or condition.
Dr. Kim draws on advanced training in sports medicine and orthopedics to treat conditions ranging from acute injuries to long-term chronic pain. Each plan is built around your specific injury, stage of recovery, and goals, whether that's returning to competition, managing a flare-up, or staying ahead of pain before it starts.
A full toolkit, matched to what you actually need
Your treatment plan is never one-size-fits-all — it's built from whichever combination of these tools fits your specific injury, goals, and stage of recovery.
Who This Is For
- People in acute pain from a recent injury, strain, or flare-up needing fast, targeted relief
- People managing chronic pain that hasn't fully resolved with other treatments
- Athletes looking to improve performance, prevent injury, and speed up recovery
- Weekend warriors & active individuals sidelined by pain or old injuries
Treatment Modalities Used
- Dry needling — to release trigger points, tension, and adhesions
- Electro-acupuncture — for deeper, more consistent stimulation of stubborn pain
- Traditional acupuncture — to support healing, reduce inflammation, and calm the pain response
- Cupping & gua sha — to release fascia, improve circulation, and support recovery
- Acupuncture point injection therapy — where appropriate, at a cellular level
- Herbal medicine — to support inflammation, circulation, and recovery between sessions
A wide range of injuries and pain patterns
If you don't see your specific concern listed, reach out — we're happy to talk through whether this care may be a good fit for you.
Sprains + Strains
Overuse Injuries
Fractures
Torn Ligaments, Muscles, Tendons
Tendonitis + Tendonosis
Neck + Back Pain + Sciatica
Disc Pathology
Headaches + Migraines
Joint + Muscle Pain + Arthritis
Inflammation + Swelling
Surgery: Preparation + Recovery
Athletic Performance + Recovery
Performance & recovery, built to keep you moving
Athletes come in not just for injury treatment, but to stay ahead of injury and perform at their best.
Faster Recovery
Between training sessions and competitions.
Improved Range of Motion
Reduced muscle tightness and greater mobility.
Injury Prevention
Addressing imbalances before they become problems.
Season-Long Support
Managing the cumulative wear and tear of a training season.
What to expect at your visit
Intake & Conversation
We start by getting to know you: your injury or condition, health history, and goals — whether that's pain relief, return to sport, or long-term prevention.
Assessment
A real understanding of the structures involved in your injury — including orthopedic testing and a review of any imaging or health information — shapes your plan.
Treatment
Your session may combine dry needling, electro-acupuncture, traditional acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, or point injection therapy, matched to your injury and stage of recovery.
Rest
You'll rest with the needles in place for a period tailored to your treatment plan, allowing your body to respond.
Aftercare
We'll talk through recovery steps and how to support progress between sessions. Most plans involve a series of visits, with benefits building cumulatively over time.
Common questions about sports medicine & orthopedic care
How is this different from general acupuncture?
What treatment modalities are used?
Is this only for competitive athletes?
Does Dr. Kim have experience working with professional level athletes?
Can this help with pre- and post-surgical recovery?
How many sessions will I need?
Can this be combined with care I'm already receiving?
Ready to get started?
If pain or injury has been holding you back — or you're an athlete looking for an edge in performance and recovery — let's build a treatment plan around your goals.
Curious about the individual modalities?
Learn more about acupuncture & electro-acupuncture, or explore our dry needling specialty for a deeper look at trigger point therapy.