pain lancaster pa

Pain management in Lancaster, PA, includes conditions such as fibromyalgia, Lyme, autoimmune, and other conditions benefit from hormone balancing.  Chronic pain even from injury or repetitive use also benefits from a comprehensive, holistic approach. Hormone imbalances can make one more prone to pain.

 

“I started going to Dr. Lee at a time when my fibromyalgia was in full bloom, and my prescribed medication was not lessening the pain.  After 6 weeks, I feel GREAT.” ~ Rachel ~

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), a number of studies suggest that acupuncture works particularly well on chronic pain such as back and neck pain; osteoarthritis/knee pain; and headache. “Therefore,” the NIH concludes, “acupuncture appears to be a reasonable option for people with chronic pain to consider.”

A review article that appeared in Practical Pain Management found that pain relief with acupuncture comes from inactivating the source of pain by modulating endorphin levels.

Appointment length and frequency: The first acupuncture visit is up to 1 hour, and return visits are 45 minutes.  Depending on the severity of your pain, frequency can range from once a week to once every 2-4 weeks.  It could be beneficial to explore naturopathic strategies to address any underlying causes of chronic inflammation in the body.

 

How long it takes: It takes at least 3 sessions to notice improvement.  The brain focuses on the area of most pain, so when acupuncture addresses that specific area, it is common for the brain to focus on the next area of pain.  Each acupuncture session will work on each pain area until all are addressed. Chronic pain management conditions take an average of 8 sessions.