09/02/2026
September is Pain Awareness Month, and it’s a good opportunity to talk about one of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture: pain.
Acupuncture is used to support many types of pain, including back and neck pain, headaches and migraines, joint pain, sports injuries, muscle tension, and chronic pain.
But how does acupuncture actually work? And what should you expect during a treatment?
In this post, I’m breaking down some of the basics—how acupuncture may influence pain and the nervous system, the different techniques I use, and what an individualized treatment can look like.
Pain is complex, and no two people experience it in exactly the same way. That’s why acupuncture treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Swipe through to learn more about acupuncture and pain management.