Pain Management
4-Weeks Pain Management
Led by Zhengze (April)
Fast relief. Lasting control.
We deliver evidence informed acupuncture that reduces pain, restores movement, and lowers flare frequency—measured at every visit. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics alongside modern pain science, your plan also includes Gua Sha, or Fascial Cupping.
What the evidence says
• Chronic pain: Large individual patient meta analyses show acupuncture outperforms sham and usual care, with benefits that persist over time. PubMed
• Low back pain (acute ↔ chronic): The American College of Physicians recommends starting with non drug options including acupuncture. PubMed
• Osteoarthritis (knee/hip/hand): ACR/Arthritis Foundation guidelines list acupuncture as a conditional option within comprehensive OA care. PMC
• Migraine prevention: Cochrane review—courses of acupuncture reduce headache frequency and compare favorably with drug prophylaxis for many patients. PMC
• Opioid sparing context: CDC guidance prioritizes nonopioid, nonpharmacologic therapies for common pain conditions. CDC
• Safety: Systematic reviews report serious adverse events are rare when treatment is delivered by trained clinicians; minor effects (e.g., brief soreness or pinpoint bleeding) are most common. PMC
Our stance: We don’t promise zero pain. We promise precise, phased care that measurably improves function, steadies sleep and mood, and helps you rely less on short term fixes.
What to expect at each visit
1. Focused check-in (today’s pain drivers, red flags screen, this week’s goal)
2. Gentle, targeted acupuncture (often with electroacupuncture), with cupping, gua sha, or moxa if indicated (20–30 minutes)
3. Micro-home plan you can keep (2–3 movements, breath, sleep cue, and heat/contrast guidance)
Who we help
• Back & neck pain (including disc related and postural)
• Knee/hip osteoarthritis and activity related joint pain
• Shoulder pain (rotator cuff, impingement)
• Migraines & tension headaches
• Sciatica pattern leg pain (segmental strategies)
• Tendinopathy and post injury pain
• Select neuropathic presentations (case by case)
If you’re searching for acupuncture for back pain in Ottawa or neck soreness acupuncture in Ottawa, this program is built for you.
Common FAQ
How quickly will I feel relief?
Many notice change within 2–4 visits; typical plans run 6–12 sessions before tapering.
Does it hurt?
Most feel minimal discomfort; many find sessions relaxing and sleep better the same night.
Is it safe?
Yes—when delivered by trained professionals with sterile, single use needles. Minor effects are usually brief; serious events are rare.
Can I continue physio, massage, or meds?
Yes. We coordinate care and adjust timing around rehab and medication changes (with your prescriber).