Pain Relief with Chinese Medicine
Neck Pain | Back Pain | Headaches and Migraines | Menstrual Pain | IBS | Osteoarthritis | Knee Pain |Shoulder Pain | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | TMJ pain | Interstitial Cystitis
Acupuncture for Pain Relief in the East Bay
Pain is one of the most common symptoms for which people seek support from acupuncture and Chinese medicine. For many people, their first visit to an acupuncturist comes after they have “tried everything else” for persistent headaches, low back pain, or other painful conditions.
Chinese medicine is so effective at treating pain because acupuncture and herbal medicine always look to address the underlying, root cause of your pain. So while acupuncture needles, cupping, herbs, and other treatments can effectively address painful symptoms, we’re never just throwing darts at symptoms. Rather, by addressing the underlying imbalances in your body that lead to pain, we can both ease discomfort and guide your body into a state of true healing.
Break-Up with Ibuprofen
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to be as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in numerous studies encompassing different kinds of body pain–without any of the side effects that may come with the use of prescription and over the counter pharmaceuticals.
Acupuncture needles have effects on the area of the body where they are inserted, reducing inflammation and increasing the flow of blood, which brings fresh oxygen and nutrients to damaged or painful tissues and facilitates the healing process.
In addition, acupuncture needles stimulate the nervous system to release the body’s natural painkillers, including endorphins, norepinephrine, and enkephalins. Acupuncture can also stimulate dopamine release and increase levels of serotonin in the brain.
Chinese herbal medicine is another powerful tool we have in our fight against pain. Remember that many of the trademarked drugs sold for pain relief had their basis in plant medicines. Chinese herbs for pain are taken both internally, as teas, and can also be found in topical formulations, depending on your particular health concern.
“Dr. Lisa is fabulous - very professional, very skilled, and also very kind. I've been to see her for two separate issues, both musculoskeletal/orthopedic in nature. She was extremely effective in helping me recover from a shoulder injury, and then has also helped a great deal with a long-term ankle injury and the associated chronic pain. I highly recommend her!”
- Inger S