Effective Pain Management with Acupuncture at Nature Acupuncture & Herbs
While medications like NSAIDs (naproxen, ibuprofen) can block pain signals by interfering with Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes, they often come with a range of side effects, including heartburn, bloating, nausea, and digestive issues. Fortunately, acupuncture offers a holistic, side-effect-free alternative for pain relief.
At Nature Acupuncture & Herbs, we tap into over 3,500 years of Traditional Oriental Medicine to relieve discomfort, inflammation, and pain. Using a combination of fine needles, heat, and pressure at key acupoints, our skilled acupuncturists trigger the body’s natural healing mechanisms to promote long-term relief.
How Acupuncture Works for Pain Relief
1. Stimulates Self-Healing Mechanisms
Acupuncture stimulates your body’s innate ability to heal itself. The insertion of fine needles into specific points activates connective tissues, muscle fibers, and the cellular environment to initiate a local inflammatory defense. This response increases blood flow, strengthens the immune system, and accelerates tissue repair.
As a result, patients can experience relief from conditions like muscle strain, pinched nerves, neuropathic pain, repetitive stress injury, neck pain, lower back pain, and sciatica—all without the side effects of medication.
2. Releases Endorphins to Reduce Pain
Research has shown that acupuncture helps release endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. These chemicals bind to opiate receptors in the brain, providing powerful pain relief. Additionally, acupuncture stimulates serotonin and dopamine production, which helps improve mood and provides a sense of well-being, further reducing the perception of pain.
3. Blocks Pain Signals to the Brain
Pain occurs when nociceptors, the body’s pain receptors, detect tissue damage and send signals to the brain via the spinal cord. Acupuncture helps to block these pain signals. By increasing blood flow and activating specific acupoints, acupuncture dampens the pain signals sent to the brain, reducing both acute and chronic pain. This is particularly effective for temperature-induced pain, pressure-related discomfort, and even chemically triggered pain.
Comprehensive Pain Management Options
At Nature Acupuncture & Herbs, we offer a range of holistic treatments to manage various types of pain, including:
- Neuropathic pain
- Muscle pain
- Inflammation
- Radicular pain (radiating pain)
- Nociceptive pain
- Acute and chronic pain
Our treatments combine acupuncture, cupping, and herbal supplements to address the root causes of your pain and promote overall wellness.
Call Us Today
Our experienced acupuncturists use evidence-based techniques to provide long-lasting pain relief without the risks of conventional medications. Whether you’re dealing with muscle tension, nerve pain, or inflammation, our team is here to help. Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment at one of our Los Angeles locations.
