Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
Acupuncture is an effective method for pain relief, targeting both acute and chronic pain.
Acupuncture is best known for providing pain relief. Pain is generally broken into two categories for treatment: acute and chronic. Acupuncture can help you find pain relief by doing the following:
- Reducing inflammation
- Improving blood flow to speed healing
- Relieving muscle spasms
- Improving mobility and restoring strength
- Releasing your beta-endorphins to reduce pain
Pain Relief Acupuncture in the Portland Area
Solstice Natural Health is a premier source for treatment of acute pain such as:
- Shoulder Pain
- Sports Injury
- Neck Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Headache
- Knee Pain
- TMJ Pain
- Pain Related to Childbirth
Treatments for acute pain are often done close together, and may include exercise recommendations and instructions for the use of topical herbs and/or liniments. All treatment plans are custom and will be tailored to your needs. Insurance billing available.
For patients living in or near Portland
Chronic Pain Conditions We Treat with Acupuncture
Headaches and Migraines
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can effectively alleviate the frequency and intensity of headaches and migraines by reducing tension, improving blood flow and addressing underlying imbalances.
Arthritis
Acupuncture offers relief from arthritis symptoms by reducing inflammation, promoting joint mobility, and managing pain, allowing for improved quality of life.
Endometriosis/Pelvic Pain
Acupuncture has shown promise in addressing the symptoms of endometriosis by promoting hormonal balance, reducing inflammation, and alleviating pelvic pain.
Fibromyalgia
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine provide holistic support for fibromyalgia. Addressing pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances by rebalancing the body’s energy and reducing muscle tension.
Low Back & Neck Pain
Acupuncture is an effective therapy for managing both acute and chronic low back & neck pain, offering relief by relaxing muscles, reducing inflammation and enhancing mobility.
Shoulder Pain
Acupuncture has demonstrated effectiveness in treating frozen shoulder by releasing tight muscles, breaking gup adhesions and scar tissue and promoting the body’s natural healing process.
Treatment plans for chronic pain often include acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, mind-body therapy (such as meditation), and stretching exercises. I also refer to trusted chiropractors, physical therapists or DOs when necessary.
Many insurance plans cover acupuncture treatment for pain-related issues. We are happy to check your benefits on your behalf.
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Sports Performance and Injury Recovery in Portland, OR
You’re in pain — we can help.
At Solstice Natural Health, we help athletes of all levels and ages— from weekend warriors to competitive athletes — recover from injury, reduce pain, and improve performance. Whether it’s back pain and stiffness, limited range of motion, shoulder injury, knee pain, chronic muscle tightness, or post-surgical recovery support, our treatments are designed to support your body’s natural ability to heal. If your shoulder pain is hindering your golf swing, your hip injury is keeping you on the bench, or you sprained your ankle during a soccer game – we can help.
Through a combination of acupuncture, dry needling, electrostim, herbal medicine, and therapeutic topicals, we help reduce pain, improve healing times, restore muscle balance, and increase mobility. This approach not only improves pain — it also speeds up recovery and lowers the risk of repeat injury.
If pain or injury is keeping you from doing what you love, we’re here to offer real solutions. Our treatments are personalized, effective, and focused on helping you move better, recover faster, and feel stronger in your body.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine effectively treat chronic pain?
What is the difference between Acupuncture and Dry needling?
Acupuncture and Dry needling can both be used to treat musculoskeletal pain issues in different ways. Acupuncture helps to relax muscles, minimize inflammation, and release endorphins and natural pain killer cells by working on both the affected muscles and the root cause of the pain. Dry needling is a form of acupuncture where the provider inserts an acupuncture needle into trigger points of the affected muscle(s) in order to relax the muscle, improve blood flow, and release the body’s natural pain relieving chemicals. It is called Dry Needling because other professions also do a variation of this technique, but with less training and without the whole body treatment that is typically done by a licensed acupuncturist. At Solstice Natural Health we use dry needling when it is called for and intermix this technique with other acupuncture techniques in order to elicit long-term improvement in pain and range of motion.
Is Acupuncture safe for pain treatment?
Acupuncture is safe when administered by a qualified practitioner and can be an excellent option for pain management without the side effects associated with medications.
How does acupuncture work to relieve pain?
Are there any specific conditions that acupuncture and chinese medicine are particularly effective for in pain treatment?
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can effectively treat a wide range of pain conditions, including arthritis, back pain, migraines, endometriosis, sports injuries, chronic pelvic pain, and fibromyalgia, among others.
What can i expect during an acupuncture session for pain relief?
How long does it typically take to see results from acupuncture for pain treatment?
Are there any dietary or lifestyle recommendations in chinese medicine that complement pain treatment?
Can acupuncture be used in conjunction with other pain management treatments?
Are there any side effects associated with acupuncture for pain treatment?
Acupuncture is well-tolerated, with minimal side effects. You may experience slight bruising or soreness at the needle insertion sites, but these are typically mild and temporary.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance for pain treatment?
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I came to Erin at Solstice Natural Health about 5 months ago. Having had successful treatments before, I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong, she is so much more than a Acupuncturist! A born healer! We spend quite a bit of the time talking. She has a naturally friendly and calming bedside manner. She REALLY listens! After experiencing the routine eye roll and dismissive attitudes I experienced from my Family Practitioners, it has been overwhelmingly welcome change to have someone respectfully listen and give credit to, knowing my own body. Erin’s supportive care has done wonders for my ongoing pain, GI issues, and the unfortunate hormonal imbalance from being peri menopausal. I have been under her care for a few months now and cannot explain in words alone, the help she has been to me. Highly recommend! I haven’t seen this much improvement in my over all health with ANY western approach. I feel more balanced. I have more energy, I have less migraines and overall less pain! I have given up my pain meds and am living a more active and healthier life. If it wasn’t for Erin, I would still be anxious, depressed, on pain meds and still in pain!
This review is WAY overdue! I have a two month old baby and started seeing Erin when I was 12 weeks pregnant. At the time I was suffering from some awful morning sickness and went to her out of desperation. To be honest, I wasn’t confident that her treatments would give me much, if any, relief but let me tell you after the first appointment I was feeling so much better! I had my good days/weeks and bad but I saw Erin religiously throughout my entire pregnancy. She was able to help with everything from morning sickness, to heartburn, back and hip pain, and anxiety! Not to mention she is incredibly caring and easy to talk to. You can tell that she is very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about people. At the end of my pregnancy, my little babe was 5 days late and (at my wits end) with the threat of drug induction, I went to Erin for acupuncture induction. I am certain that her treatment helped me go into labor which happened the very next day! She’s highly recommended!!