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Pain Relief & Injury Recovery

Acupuncture for Pain Management

Chronic pain can affect your daily life, mobility, and overall well-being. At Woodland Hills Acupuncture, we offer acupuncture as a natural, non-invasive way to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote long-term healing.

How Acupuncture Helps Reduce Pain

Acupuncture activates the body’s natural pain-relief mechanisms by:

  • Reducing inflammation and swelling

  • Stimulating the release of endorphins (natural painkillers)

  • Improving blood circulation to speed up healing

  • Relaxing muscles and relieving tension

  • Supporting nerve function and reducing neuropathic pain

We take an integrative approach that blends acupuncture, cupping, electrostimulation, and herbal medicine to help you feel better, faster.

Conditions We Treat

We help patients with:

  • Acute & chronic pain (neck, back, knee, hip, and shoulder pain)
  • Sciatica and nerve pain
  • Migraines and tension headaches
  • Arthritis and joint pain
  • Sports injuries and post-surgical recovery
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain
  • TMJ and jaw pain
  • Neuropathy

Treatment Phases

Acute Pain Relief

  • Frequent sessions (2-3 times per week) to reduce pain and inflammation

  • Cupping and electroacupuncture for muscle relaxation and circulation

  • Herbal formulas to support healing and reduce swelling

Recovery & Rehabilitation

  • Weekly acupuncture to restore mobility and improve function

  • Strengthening and stabilization exercises

  • Lifestyle and posture recommendations to prevent re-injury

Chronic Pain Management

  • Maintenance treatments every 2-4 weeks based on symptoms

  • Acupuncture to manage pain flare-ups and improve long-term mobility

  • Stress relief techniques to reduce pain sensitivity

Our Approach

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pain is often due to Qi stagnation and blocked circulation. Our approach focuses on:

By combining modern pain science with traditional acupuncture techniques, we help patients achieve long-term relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sessions do I need for pain relief?
  • Acute injuries: 2-3 times per week for the first few weeks

  • Chronic pain: Weekly or biweekly maintenance sessions

  • Post-surgical recovery: Weekly treatments for 6-8 weeks

Acupuncture can reduce or eliminate the need for pain medications in many cases, especially for chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions.

Acupuncture needles are very thin and cause minimal to no discomfort. Many patients find the treatments deeply relaxing.

Yes, acupuncture supports post-surgical recovery by reducing swelling, improving circulation, and accelerating tissue healing.