Pain Conditions Treated
Pain can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting everything from your daily activities to your overall well-being. At Valley Acupuncture & Wellness, we specialize in the treatment of various pain conditions using a holistic and integrative approach. Our treatments are designed to not only alleviate pain but also address the underlying causes, promoting long-term relief and healing. We treat a wide range of pain conditions, including:
Back Pain
Chronic Pain
Other Pain
- Acute Back Pain: Pain that lasts less than six weeks, often due to a specific injury or strain.
- Chronic Back Pain: Pain that persists for more than three months, often indicating an underlying condition.
- Axial Back Pain: Also known as mechanical pain, it is localized to one spot or region of the back.
- Radicular Pain: Pain that radiates along the nerve path, often extending from the lower back to the legs (sciatica).
- Referred Pain: Pain that is felt in the back but originates from another part of the body, such as the kidneys or pancreas.
- Muscular Pain: Pain resulting from muscle strain or spasm.
- Ligamentous Pain: Pain originating from overstretched or torn ligaments.
- Facet Joint Pain: Pain arising from the small joints between the vertebrae.
- Discogenic Pain: Pain caused by problems with the intervertebral discs, such as herniation or degeneration.
- Nerve Pain: Pain due to nerve compression or inflammation, often associated with conditions like spinal stenosis or herniated discs.
- Bone Pain: Pain resulting from conditions affecting the vertebrae, such as fractures, osteoporosis, or tumors.
- Inflammatory Back Pain: Pain caused by inflammatory conditions like ankylosing spondylitis or other types of arthritis.
- Postural Pain: Pain due to poor posture or prolonged static positions, often leading to muscle imbalances and strain.
- Repetitive Strain Injury: Pain from repetitive movements or sustained awkward positions.
- Psychosomatic Pain: Pain influenced or exacerbated by psychological factors like stress or anxiety.
- Structural Deformities: Pain associated with structural issues such as scoliosis or kyphosis.
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Pain originating from the sacroiliac joints, located at the base of the spine.
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Compression of nerves or blood vessels in the upper chest, leading to back pain.
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS): Chronic pain following back surgery, often due to residual or new nerve damage or scar tissue.
- Muscle Spasms: Sudden, involuntary contractions of muscles causing sharp back pain.
- Facet Syndrome: Pain arising from the facet joints, which are the joints that connect the vertebrae.
- Piriformis Syndrome: A neuromuscular disorder where the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing back pain.
- SI Joint Dysfunction: Pain originating from the sacroiliac joint, where the spine meets the pelvis.
- Ankylosing Spondylitis: A type of arthritis that causes chronic inflammation of the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to pain and stiffness.
- Scoliosis: A lateral curvature of the spine that can cause back pain and other symptoms.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal that can compress nerves and cause pain.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: A condition where the intervertebral discs deteriorate or break down, causing pain.
- Neck Pain: Including conditions like cervical spondylosis, whiplash, and herniated discs in the cervical spine.
- Shoulder Pain: Such as rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, and bursitis.
- Wrist and Hand Pain: Carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and repetitive strain injuries.
- Hip Pain: Conditions like hip bursitis, osteoarthritis, and labral tears.
- Knee Pain: Including osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Ankle and Foot Pain: Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and ankle sprains.
- Joint Pain: Generalized joint pain from arthritis or injury.
- Fibromyalgia: Widespread musculoskeletal pain often accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues.
- Migraines and Headaches: Including tension headaches and cluster headaches.
- Neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and chemo-induced neuropathy.
- Sciatica: Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the legs.
- TMJ Disorders: Pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint.
- Sports Injuries: Acute and chronic injuries related to physical activity.
- Post-Surgical Pain: Pain management following surgical procedures.
- Chronic Pain Syndromes: Various chronic pain conditions not otherwise specified.
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Chronic pain involving muscle and fascial tissues.
- Abdominal Pain: Pain associated with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or chronic pelvic pain.
- Cancer Pain: Pain associated with cancer and its treatments.
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Chronic pain usually affecting an arm or a leg.
- Trigeminal Neuralgia: Chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS): A group of connective tissue disorders that can cause chronic pain, especially in joints and muscles.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A gastrointestinal disorder that can cause significant abdominal pain and discomfort, often accompanied by bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
- Postherpetic Neuralgia: Persistent nerve pain following a shingles infection (herpes zoster).
- Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease causing pain, swelling, and reduced motion in the joints.
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica: An inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune disorder causing chronic inflammation and pain in the joints and surrounding tissues.
- Arthritic Pain: Pain associated with various forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.
- Cancer Pain: Pain resulting from cancer itself or from cancer treatments.
- Endometriosis Pain: Chronic pelvic pain due to endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside it.
- Diabetic Neuropathy: Nerve damage caused by diabetes, leading to pain, numbness, or tingling, especially in the feet and hands.
- Phantom Limb Pain: Pain felt in the area where a limb has been amputated.
- Gout: Intense joint pain, usually in the big toe, caused by the accumulation of urate crystals.
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
- Sickle Cell Disease: Painful episodes called sickle cell crises caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells blocking blood flow.
- Tendinitis: Inflammation or irritation of a tendon, causing pain and tenderness.
- Whiplash: Neck pain following a sudden acceleration-deceleration injury, often from car accidents.
- Postoperative Pain: Pain following surgical procedures.
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, small sacs of fluid that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near joints.
- Myalgias: General muscle pain often associated with viral infections or overuse.
- Radiculopathy: Pain caused by compression, inflammation, or injury to a spinal nerve root, often resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness radiating to the limbs.
- Coccydynia: Pain in the tailbone area, often caused by trauma or prolonged sitting on hard surfaces.
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Pain in the shoulders and neck, and numbness in the fingers due to compressed nerves or blood vessels in the upper chest.
- Pudendal Neuralgia: Chronic pelvic pain due to damage or irritation of the pudendal nerve.
- Costochondritis: Inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum, causing chest pain.
- Vascular Pain: Pain resulting from conditions affecting the blood vessels, such as deep vein thrombosis or peripheral artery disease.
- Psychogenic Pain: Pain that is influenced or exacerbated by psychological factors, such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
- Hypermobility Syndrome: Pain and discomfort due to excessively flexible joints.
- Tears and Wound Healing: Accelerated recovery from muscle tears, ligament injuries, and surgical wounds through advanced healing techniques.
- Post-Surgical Healing: Enhanced recovery and reduced pain following surgery, helping you return to your daily activities sooner.
FAQs
Explore frequently asked questions about our services.
Acupuncture can treat a wide range of pain conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscle pain, headaches, migraines, neuropathic pain, sports injuries, arthritis pain, and more.
FSM uses specific frequencies to target and reduce inflammation, repair tissue, and promote healing at a cellular level, significantly reducing pain and speeding up recovery time.
Yes, acupuncture and FSM can be used together to enhance pain relief and healing. Combining these treatments can provide more comprehensive and effective results. Most of our patients receive both treatments together, which is why we have the results that we do.
The number of sessions needed varies depending on the individual and the specific condition being treated. Some patients experience relief after just one session, while others may require a series of treatments for optimal results. We go over all of this with you in our initial consultation.
Contact us through our website or call us directly to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and how we may be able to help.
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