Acupuncture for Pain Management

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Acupuncture for Pain Management in Boston, MA

Are you living with ongoing pain that interferes with your daily routine or prevents you from enjoying life fully? We specialize in helping individuals manage pain naturally—without the side effects of medication or invasive procedures. Whether your pain is acute or chronic, localized or systemic, our experienced practitioners use acupuncture and Chinese medicine to address the underlying imbalances contributing to your discomfort and help your body heal from within.

Understanding Pain and Pain Management

Pain is your body’s way of signaling that something is out of balance. It may stem from injury, inflammation, stress, or deeper systemic dysfunction. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pain is often seen as a disruption in the flow of qi (vital energy) and blood. If circulation is blocked or energy is stagnant, the body responds with pain, tightness, or inflammation.

Unlike conventional approaches that may mask pain with pharmaceuticals, acupuncture works by promoting circulation, calming inflammation, and helping your body resolve the root issue—naturally.

How Acupuncture Can Help

Acupuncture is a proven method for treating a wide range of pain conditions. By inserting fine, sterile needles at specific points, acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, promotes the release of endorphins, and enhances the body’s ability to reduce inflammation and heal tissue. It can be effective for:

  • Chronic and acute pain conditions: neck pain, back pain, arthritis, shoulder pain, joint pain, hip pain, knee pain, and more.

  • Muscle tension and spasms

  • Nerve pain, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, and sciatica

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Post-surgical or injury-related recovery

  • Arthritis, fibromyalgia, and joint stiffness

  • Menstrual cramps or pelvic pain

Our treatments focus not just on immediate relief, but on creating lasting change by addressing the unique patterns that contribute to your pain.

Acupuncture for Pain Management

Our Approach to Pain Relief

At North End Acupuncture, your care begins with a thorough consultation. We take time to understand your full health picture—including physical symptoms, emotional stressors, and lifestyle habits—so we can tailor a treatment plan that addresses the root of your pain.

Your plan may include:

  • Acupuncture to reduce inflammation and activate the body’s healing response

  • Herbal medicine to support tissue repair, reduce pain, or relieve tension

  • Cupping therapy to improve circulation and relieve musculoskeletal tightness

  • Lifestyle and movement recommendations to support your long-term recovery

Acupuncture Treatment

Initial Consultation & Treatment – $155 ~ 90 min 

The first session will consist of an in-depth discussion of your primary health concerns and full health history, along with a deep examination of the function of each of your body’s systems to properly diagnose any impairments or deficiencies.

Your practitioner will administer acupuncture, as well discuss an individualized treatment plan to address your specific condition and personal goals- which may include herbal medicine, dietary changes and lifestyle modification.

To save time at your initial consultation, feel free to print, fill out, and bring your Health History Form.

Follow-up Visit – $115 ~ 60 min 

Your follow-up sessions will focus on treatment of your main complaint, as well as resolving any relevant underlying causes and secondary concerns.

 *The cost of an herbal consultation is included in the above rates, minus cost of herbs.

Herbal Treatment

Initial Visit – $135 ~ 45-60 min 

The first session will consist of an in-depth discussion of your primary health concerns and full health history, along with a deep examination of the function of each of your body’s systems to properly diagnose any impairments or deficiencies.

Your practitioner will prescribe appropriate herbal formulas and discuss an individualized treatment plan to address your specific condition and personal goals- which may include dietary changes and lifestyle modification.

To save time at your initial consultation, feel free to print, fill out, and bring your Health History Form.

Follow-up Visit – $85 ~ 30 min 

During your follow-up sessions your practitioner will ask a series of questions, and perform diagnostic tests to assess how your body is responding to the herbal medicine and to see if any adjustments are necessary. 

Cupping

Initial Visit – $75 ~ 30 min 

Cupping is often used as a quick and effective way to release musculoskeletal pain and tension, especially neck pain and back pain- though it is used for many other disorders in Chinese medicine.

Your practitioner will administer a cupping treatment, as well discuss an individualized treatment plan to address your specific condition and personal goals- which may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary changes and lifestyle modification.

Why Choose North End Acupuncture?

At North End Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, we are dedicated to providing personalized and effective holistic healthcare options tailored to your individual needs. Our unique approach to integrative medicine ensures that we have a treatment option right for every patient. Whether you’re seeking pain relief, stress management, or overall wellness, we’re here to support you on your journey to better health through acupuncture.

Choose Relief. Choose Healing.

Pain doesn’t have to define your life. With the right care, you can feel better, move more freely, and get back to the activities you love. Let us help you find natural, lasting relief.

Book your pain management consultation today and discover how acupuncture can help you live pain-free—naturally.

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