Pain Relief

The most common reason people seek acupuncture in the United States is for pain relief.

 

Acupuncture is highly effective at decreasing all types of pain. How?  

 

Acupuncture:

 

    reduces inflammation

    increases relaxation

    calms and loosens muscle spasms, restoring range of motion

    improves circulation and blood flow to inflamed areas of the body

    mitigates the side effects of medications

  • headache

  • knee pain

  • sciatica

  • carpal tunnel syndrome

Pain conditions that are well-controlled with acupuncture include:

  • hip pain

  • neck pain

  • dental pain and TMJ

  • post-operative recovery pain