Comprehensive research has established that acupuncture is effective in the treatment of chronic pain including back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, headaches, and more. It’s one of the most popular complementary and alternative medicine treatments sought out by individuals living with chronic pain, and also one of the safest. When administered by a qualified and experienced practitioner, acupuncture has very few risks, complications, or side effects and the team at Resolve Pain and Spine has used it to help hundreds of patients find lasting pain relief.

Traditional Chinese medicine views acupuncture as a way to direct and rebalance energy flow in the body, but modern science has also revealed the practice’s ability to trigger various body systems in beneficial ways. Though our understanding of the benefits of acupuncture is continually evolving, we know that it can stimulate the central nervous and immune systems, prompt the release of natural chemicals such as endorphins and neurotransmitters, positively affect the health of tissues where needles are inserted, and improve sleep, energy levels, and mental health—all of which play into the broader chronic pain landscape.

Conditions Treated

At Resolve Pain and Spine, our team may recommend acupuncture to help treat a wide variety of different pain conditions. Some of the most common conditions we treat with acupuncture include:

• Chronic pain
• Migraines
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Joint pain

Not sure whether or not your symptoms may respond to acupuncture treatments? Schedule an appointment to consult with one of our pain specialists and learn more about acupuncture and other integrative pain management approaches that can help you move forward on your recovery journey.

What To Expect

If you’ve never had acupuncture before, you may wonder what the treatment process is like. The number one question we receive from patients is if it hurts, and the answer is no.

Acupuncture is a gentle and safe treatment approach, and most patients find that they feel extremely relaxed during it and also afterward. You’ll comfortably lie down while thin, sterile needles, no wider than a human hair, are precisely tapped into the skin at specific acupoints. Your Resolve practitioner will determine their exact location and depth based on your unique symptoms and treatment goals and may stimulate them with a mild electrical current or manipulate them manually during your treatment session.

Acupuncture treatment typically takes anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour or more. While the needles are in your body, you may notice unusual sensations such as warmth, tingling, or heaviness. Every patient’s experience is different, and some patients don’t experience any noticeable sensations at all. If you experience discomfort at any point during acupuncture treatment, let your Resolve practitioner know right away so they can adjust accordingly.

After acupuncture treatment, you can typically leave immediately and resume your regular daily routine. Your doctor will let you know how frequently acupuncture treatments are recommended and our team will be available to answer any questions as they arise.

Why Choose Resolve Pain And Spine?

Resolve Pain and Spine is a cutting-edge pain management clinic that takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to discovering and treating the hidden causes of chronic pain. Drawing on regenerative, functional, and integrative medicine approaches in addition to interventional techniques, our world-class doctors are dedicated to getting to the source of your symptoms and helping you live life—pain-free.

Acupuncture is an ancient treatment approach that has been used to help resolve chronic pain for thousands of years. In combination with other therapies, it frequently offers a path forward where other treatment options have failed. At Resolve, our exceptional team of pain specialists is highly experienced in the safe and effective administration of acupuncture treatments and has had the privilege of helping so many patients move forward in life with renewed strength and energy. Learn more when you book your initial consultation!

Schedule An Appointment Today

If you’re living with chronic pain, it’s time to recapture your quality of life and live every day to the fullest. With personalized, state-of-the-art treatment from the leading team of doctors at Resolve Pain and Spine, this dream can become your reality.

Acupuncture is just one of the many complementary pain medicine approaches we offer at Resolve Pain and Spine. Contact our West Orange or Brick location today to book your first visit and learn more. We look forward to meeting you!