Unlock relief and reclaim your comfort with Pain Relief Acupuncture.
Acupuncture offers effective relief for every type of pain. Whether you’re experiencing sharp, dull, burning, stabbing, tingling, or gnawing sensations, acupuncture can provide valuable relief. Your course of treatment to achieve complete pain relief may vary, depending on the severity and your body’s healing response to acupuncture. We seek to understand and treat the underlying causes and symptoms of your pain and injuries to achieve lasting results.
Neck Pain, Whiplash, Jaw Pain, TMJ:
Chronic neck pain, whiplash, and jaw disorders like TMJ can all benefit from acupuncture treatments. By addressing tension, misalignment, and inflammation in the neck and jaw areas, acupuncture helps restore normal function and significantly reduces pain.
Tennis Elbow:
Acupuncture alleviates the pain and inflammation associated with tennis elbow by stimulating the body’s natural healing mechanisms. It targets the specific muscles and tendons involved, promoting quicker recovery and preventing recurrence.
Sciatica:
Sciatic nerve pain can cause shooting, burning, or radiating sensations down the leg. Acupuncture works by calming the irritated nerve and relaxing the
Headaches:
A faster and safer alternative to medications, acupuncture can relieve headaches within minutes. By addressing the underlying causes—including neck tension and stress—acupuncture helps to eliminate frequent or chronic headaches, providing both immediate and long-term relief.
Nerve Pain:
Acupuncture may help relieve severe nerve pain experienced by patients undergoing cancer treatments (He et al., 2020)*. Neuropathic pain caused by surgery, diabetes, or injury can also be effectively treated through acupuncture. By calming the nervous system and promoting natural healing processes, acupuncture addresses both the symptoms and the root cause of nerve pain.
Muscle Pain:
Stimulate your body’s natural healing system with acupuncture, which targets the affected areas to produce anti-inflammatories and endorphins. These natural painkillers work to eliminate nerve and muscle pain while initiating the healing process, helping you regain strength and mobility.
Back Pain:
Whether it’s upper or lower back pain, acupuncture can relax painful muscle spasms and reduce inflammation, making it easier for you to move and recover. It also desensitizes the area, allowing for pain-free examination and additional treatments.
Sports Injury:
Acupuncture supports recovery from sports injuries by reducing inflammation, improving blood circulation, and speeding up healing. It can also relieve pain from sprains, strains, and overuse injuries, enabling athletes to return to their activities faster and with improved function.
Arthritis & Osteoporosis:
For those living with arthritis or osteoporosis, acupuncture can provide significant pain relief and improve joint mobility. By reducing inflammation and promoting blood flow, acupuncture helps manage symptoms and enhances your quality of life.
★ He Y, Guo X, May BH, Zhang AL, Liu Y, Lu C, et al.
Clinical evidence for association of acupuncture and acupressure with improved cancer pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Oncol (2020) 6(2):271–8. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.5233
FAQ’S
The number of sessions varies depending on the severity and type of pain, as well as your body’s individual healing response. Most conditions require multiple consistent sessions for a period of time for lasting relief, but some patients feel improvements even after the first session.
Acupuncture needles are extremely thin and cause minimal to no discomfort. Many patients describe the sensation as a mild tingling or a dull ache that quickly subsides, leaving a sense of relaxation.
Yes, acupuncture is highly effective for chronic pain conditions, including arthritis, sciatica, and fibromyalgia By addressing both the symptoms and underlying causes, acupuncture provides long-term relief.
Side effects are rare and usually mild, such as slight bruising or soreness at the needle site. These effects are temporary and typically resolve within a day or two.
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If you have any further questions about how acupuncture can help you with your pain, please call the clinic (07) 5501 5500.
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