“Does acupuncture help nerve pain?”

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I am a 33 year old female. I want to know if acupuncture helps nerve pain?

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**HYEONG HWANG** Acupuncturist Austin, TX · Accepted Answer

HYEONG HWANG Acupuncturist Austin, TX

It can also help with nerve regeneration and preservation. If there has been nerve damage or diminished sensation, we target treatment in these areas to re-stimulate those nerve fibers." Indeed, studies show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for peripheral neuropathy, with fewer side effects than medications

**Lejla Fazlicic** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Lejla Fazlicic Acupuncturist

Yes it does. Good luck

**George Ku** Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA · Accepted Answer

George Ku Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA

Yes

**Dr. Deborah Rinehart** Acupuncturist Seminole, FL · Accepted Answer

Hello,
Yes, acupuncture can help nerve pain. After an evaluation a recommended number of treatments should be given to you. Treating nerve pain does depend on the underlying condition and you will probably need several treatments to improve the condition. A consultation and evaluation would be the first step to determine treatment. But acupuncture is a great option for treatment.
Thank you.

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes, acupuncture, massage, and herbs can help relieve nerve pain!

**David Amador** Acupuncturist East Syracuse, NY · Accepted Answer

David Amador Acupuncturist East Syracuse, NY

There’s good evidence that acupuncture can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of neuropathy. Including nerve pain.

Here is an article:

Acupuncture treatment improves nerve conduction in peripheral neuropathy
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1468-1331.2006.01632.x

**Mrs. Rebecca Kitzerow** Acupuncturist La Center, WA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Rebecca Kitzerow Acupuncturist La Center, WA

Yes, Acupuncture can absolutely help nerve pain. Depending on how long you have been suffering and how severe the issue is can impact how effective it is in your individual case, but Acupuncture can be very helpful - yes.

**Carolyn Shannon Sullivan** Acupuncturist Randolph and Stoughton, MA · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I am sorry you are having pain. Acupuncture has been shown to help with nerve pain, but it depends upon what your medical condition is. Do you have a disc impinging on a nerve? If that's the case, then surgery may be warranted. Is it nerve pain from fibromyalgia or another autoimmune disease? I have seen some results with acupuncture, but results can vary from person to person. If there are any comorbid conditions present, it may be a bit trickier to treat. Multiple medications and obesity can also complicate things. My suggestion to you would be to ask your pain management team, assuming you have one, what is the best avenue to take for your pain. Medications may be necessary. If you are aiming to avoid surgery, I would suggest trying chiropractic care and/or PT along with acupuncture, so long as your PCP says it would be safe for you. If there is a disc pressing on a nerve, then seeing a chiropractor would be my first stop. Consult with your team first, as I am not an MD.
Good luck and feel better!

**Amy Hausman** Acupuncturist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Amy Hausman Acupuncturist New York, NY

There are many different types of nerve pain and the key to successful treatment is to diagnose what causes it. Acupuncture can successfully help manage nerve pain and other pain disorders. It is best to consult with a licensed acupuncturist to discuss the options available for you and begin a protocol as soon as possible.

**Xiao M. Cheng** Acupuncturist Brookline, MA · Accepted Answer

Xiao M. Cheng Acupuncturist Brookline, MA

Yes, it helps a lot.

Thanks,

Xiaoming Cheng

**Qiling Xiong** Acupuncturist CORONA, California · Accepted Answer

Qiling Xiong Acupuncturist CORONA, California

Yes, acupuncture is work.

**Dr. Scott S. Lee** Acupuncturist Wheeling, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Scott S. Lee Acupuncturist Wheeling, IL

Hi,

Yes. Acupuncture does help with neurological pain. Please consult your local acupuncturist.

Sincerely,

Scott Sang In Lee

**Mr. Michael andrew Chow** Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Michael andrew Chow Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA

I have and continue to help many patients with nerve pain. Of course, it depends on what your nerve pain is due to. Check with your primary to see if you are a suitable candidate for acupuncture and the practitioner you choose should be able to diagnose and give you a fair prognosis of how well they can treat your condition.

Live Happy,

Michael

**Dr. Hui Gao** Acupuncturist Albany, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hui Gao Acupuncturist Albany, NY

Yes. Acupuncture is a great way to get nerve pain relief.

**Tatyana Yakovleva** Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Tatyana Yakovleva Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY

Yes, it does.

**Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet** Acupuncturist Ventura, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet Acupuncturist Ventura, CA

Acupuncture is probably the safest procedure to treat nerve pain without causing any side effects.

Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.

**Asha Randall** Acupuncturist Malibu, CA · Accepted Answer

Asha Randall Acupuncturist Malibu, CA

Yes, acupuncture helps with nerve pain.

**Andrew Kingoff** Acupuncturist Wilmington, North Carolina · Accepted Answer

Andrew Kingoff Acupuncturist Wilmington, North Carolina

Yes! Acupuncture is great for nerve pain (neuropathy). Most commonly, I see this in the feet and low back, though it can occur most anywhere.

Best wishes,

Andrew Kingoff, L.Ac.

**Dr. Steve Sterling** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture can help relieve or eliminate most types of pain. The cause of the pain will determine how well the acupuncture works in terms of the reduction in pain as well as how long the pain relief lasts for. For example, if the pain is caused by a spinal stenosis or a nerve entrapment, then although acupuncture can offer initial pain relief, that it is reasonable to expect that the pain will return since the acupuncture didn't correct the underlying cause of the pain.

**Pei Ju Chang** Acupuncturist Pacific Grove, CA · Accepted Answer

Pei Ju Chang Acupuncturist Pacific Grove, CA

Yes.

**Elizabeth Perry** Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perry Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL

It can of course!

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes, acupuncture can help with nerve pain.

**Kaiti Wang** Acupuncturist Baytown, TX · Accepted Answer

Kaiti Wang Acupuncturist Baytown, TX

yes

**Bonnie B. McLean** Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL · Accepted Answer

Bonnie B. McLean Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL

I find acupuncture helpful for nerve pain. I would want to know what is causing it. Is it a pinched nerve? If so you need a structural approach, such as chiropractic, osteopathy, or physical therapy as well.

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Isn't all pain nerve pain? :-) I'm assuming you mean a nerve is being pressed on or physically damaged...

I have seen much more limited positive outcomes for patients who have a bone pushing on a nerve, for instance. An example of this would be stenosis, or a narrowing of the spinal chord area, with back pain. I have gotten minimal to no results with those patients in particular. This pain is usually a burning or radiating/shooting pain. Is that what your pain is?

**Mrs. Qiong Wang** Acupuncturist Pittsburgh, PA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Qiong Wang Acupuncturist Pittsburgh, PA

Yes, this is something we can help you with.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Acupuncture is helpful for all types of pain.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Yes, acupuncture points are located near nerves and on the nerve. Needles are to modulate nerve activities to relieve the pain.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Yes. Acupuncture can be very effective in treating the causes and symptoms of nerve pain.

**Kim Ngo** Acupuncturist Santa Clara, CA · Accepted Answer

Kim Ngo Acupuncturist Santa Clara, CA

Absolutely yes

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, acupuncture can help nerve pain .

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Whether or not acupuncture can help is going to be largely driven by why the nerve pain is occurring. In cases like trigeminal neuralgia, radiculopathy on the neck, sciatica, or lower limb neuropathy acupuncture can often be a very successful treatment.

Nerve impingement can sometimes be tricky to treat. Again, though, with the right acupuncturist, this can usually be improved.

If the problem is more structural, like a laminectomy of the low spine followed by instability in the area, then, in my experience, acupuncture will be of limited use.

In cases where the symptoms are indicative of nerve issues: burning or shooting pain, pins and needles sensations, numbness, or loss of sensation a patient's first stop should always be a neurologist. There are times when these issues rise to the level of a surgical emergency and it's better to know that sooner rather than later.

If the neurologist has ruled out major problems, acupuncture can often help. This is a case where you need to make sure you're seeing an actual acupuncturist rather than a chiropractor or physical therapist who has minimal training and is offering "acupuncture-like" services. You want someone with an L.Ac./R.Ac. credential and preferably a Dipl Ac./Dipl OM. board certification. To find someone like this in your area you can use the "Find a Practitioner" lookup at NCCAOM.org

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