Pain Management and Acupuncture

There is one thing that almost everyone has experienced at least once in their life. No.. I am not talking about taxes. I am talking about pain. Whether it was chronic pain or acute pain chances are you have experienced at least one.
Chronic pain that frequently occurs or is constant. Acute pain is sudden and generally due to traumas or excessive use. So the question is, once you have pain how do you get rid of it?


Chronic pain in terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is often related to cold damp congestion , or heat damp congestion. Essentially, these are the Chinese Medical Diagnosis' for the stiff heavy aching feeling you have when it is cold and damp outside, and for arthritis type pain.

Acute pain in terms of TCM is often related to congested blood and qi which can lead to muscle spasms, knots, tension, and other types of pain. This is most commonly seen in injuries due to excessive use, accidents, or sports injury type traumas. However, if left untreated acute pain can sometimes turn into chronic pain. Hence the reason why the ankle that you sprained multiple times as a child can feel tight/stiff and probably crack more than it used to especially during certain times of year.

How does acupuncture help me to manage my pain? TCM has many different modalities in which to treat both chronic and acute pain. Some of the tools of our trade include: Cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), lineaments/ ointments, herbal formulas, and the use of acupuncture.


Cupping The use of suction to release adhesions deep within the muscle and facial tissue. It is commonly used as a facial release. It feels a like a deep massage.

Moxibustion A technique used to bring warmth into a specific point or area of the body. To nourish and decrease pain in the affected area. Great for chronic conditions.

Gua Sha A scrapping technique similar in function to cupping. Gua Sha affects the superficial muscle layers.


Acupuncture Acupuncture can increase energy and fresh blood flow to the affected area. It can also decreases muscle spasms, and decreases recovery time.