Learn more about Acupuncture Wellness for Pain

 Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique, more than 3,000 years old, that involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific trigger points on the body, which work with the nervous system to reduce pain. While the concept of qi (energy) is rooted in ancient theory, modern providers understand Acupuncture through scientific neurobiological mechanisms, such as the release of endorphins, modulation of neurotransmitters, and changes in brain activity related to pain perception. 

 For lower back pain, acupuncturists typically tailor the treatment to the individual. A session may involve stimulating points near the lower back, core points along the spine, and distal 

points on the legs or arms.  

Acupuncture for low back pain is a reasonable option for many people, including those who:

• Have chronic lower back pain that persists despite other treatments
• Prefer non-pharmacological approaches or want to reduce medication use
• Seek adjunctive therapy to enhance the benefits of e

• A 2025 NIH-funded study of 800 participants with self-reported of 800 participants with self- reported disability due to low back pain found that those who received acupuncture during the study experienced significantly less pain and greater mobility after 12 months than those receiving traditional treatments alone.
• " The researchers also reported that acupuncture treatment was associated with fewer anxiety symptoms as compared to usual medical care alone at the six and 12-month assessments. "

A 32-year-old school teacher, dedicated to finding relief, sought acupuncture for migraines that had plagued her for 15 years. She described her pain as 'debilitating pounding headaches', worsened by her period, light, noise, and accompanied by nausea. After 14 weekly sessions with Dr. Florida, her migraines reduced from being severe for 1.5 weeks before her cycle to having only a mild headache for a few hours one time per month.  With further maintenance, her symptoms rarely occur. 

A 34-year-old lawyer complained of muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders for 14 years. The pain was severe, stabbing, "like a knife", occurring every day. It was worse with stress. She also complained of jaw pain, irritability, bloating, fatigue, and poor sleep even with sleep medication.  

 Dr. Florida's recommmended a regular course of treatments. The patient reported 60% improvement after 4 sessions and 80% improvement after 7 sessions.,

Acupuncture for nerve pain is effective in reducing inflammation and alleviating trapped nerves in joints, including the hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, and lower back.  While we cannot move bones, we can help alleviate the pressure causing the pain.  We treat hundreds of cases annually, achieving a 75-80% decrease in pain in a series of only 12-20 visits.

Acupuncture treatment for shoulder pain or tennis elbow is one of the top 5 conditions we treat, offering rapid relief for minor aches and pains.  Most of our patients find that their range of motion and functionality for injured rotator cuffs, dislocations, frozen shoulder, and tennis elbow improve after only 12-18 treatments, leading to long-term pain reduction.

There are numerous causes of foot pain, including injury, plantar fasiatis, heel spurs, and ankle pain. With effective acupuncture treatment for foot pain, our patients experience an average 70% improvement in foot pain and mobility after a series of 10 to 15 treatments. This often leads to a reduced reliance on other pain management methods.

A 68-year-old woman, healthy and active, complained of left hip pain for 10 years. She needed assistance with a cane when she first came in. She described the pain as a deep, intense ache that came and went. The patient rated her pain as 10+/10 on a pain scale from 0-10. It radiated from the outer to the inner thigh.  It was worse at night, interfering with sleep, and with periods of inactivity. After a series of 22 Acupuncture, cupping, and tui na sessions, she was walking upright. We can help.