“Can acupuncture help with chronic pain conditions?”

Yes it can. For chronic neck pain I recommend the modalities of acupuncture, herbs and massage 2-3 times a week for 4-6 weeks to get the best result.

Acupuncture may be a helpful option for managing chronic pain. It’s best to discuss this with your physician first to ensure it's safe and appropriate for your specific condition.

Acupuncture is an option with a good track record that's worth considering, Every needle we insert generates a chemical reaction, beta-endorphins being one of them, are a type of hormone produced in the brain that help block pain, treatments depends on the level of chronicity, though most people feel instant relief after the first treatment, at least 8 sessions are necessary to address the root cause and avoid relapse

Yes, acupuncture can help relieve chronic neck pain by promoting blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating the body’s natural pain-relief mechanisms. Additionally, dry needling, which targets trigger points in muscles, can be an effective option for releasing muscle tension and reducing pain.

Best regards,
Jawwad Rashid, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Yes. Acupuncture is actually BEST when used to treat chronic medical conditions (including chronic pain).

Yes, acupuncture can help most chronic pain conditions, but it depends on the severity of the conditions. I hope you find an acu clinic close from you.

Yes, acupuncture can be a helpful treatment for chronic neck pain. Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the release of endorphins and other pain-relieving substances. It can also help to improve blood flow and reduce muscle tension in the neck area.  

However, it's important to note that acupuncture is not a cure-all, and its effectiveness can vary from person to person. If you're considering acupuncture for chronic neck pain, it's a good idea to consult with a licensed acupuncturist to discuss your specific condition and treatment options.

Acupuncture can be very beneficial in chronic pain conditions. There are a few things you want to keep in mind if you're planning to try acupuncture for pain or chronic pain.

1. A licensed acupuncturist attended and graduated from an accredited school of Chinese medicine. The minimum education requirement to receive a practice license is a master's degree, many of us have doctorates. This level of education is a 3-5 year investment. There is a stark difference between an actual L.Ac. and some other healthcare provider who is offering "acupuncture-like" services under the scope of some other license (chiropractors, physical therapists, and increasingly nurse practitioners). For the best results, you want to make sure you're seeing a bona fide L.Ac.

2. Not everyone responds to acupuncture. At a population level, most studies show something like a 5-6% non-response rate. We don't know why this happens, and there's no test we can give a prospective patient to see if they're in that 5-6%. What this means is there's a 94-95% chance that acupuncture will work just fine for you.

3. Assuming you're in the 94-95% who respond to acupuncture, there can be varying response rates. Going to one acupuncture session and then deciding it doesn't work is the same as taking one dose of antibiotic and then being upset that your infection hasn't cleared; you have to take all the doses. A single acupuncture treatment is a single dose. You're probably going to need multiple doses. How many is going to depend on the exact nature and severity of your chronic pain.