Natural Pain Relief with Acupuncture in Pacific Beach

If you’re like most people living in San Diego you likely have a very active lifestyle.  Many locals enjoy staying busy with surfing, working out, running the boardwalk, maybe carrying kids to the beach, hiking and even rock climbing. All of that movement can lead to chronic muscle tightness including neck and back pain that could ruin your day or even your weekend.

At Pacific Beach Acupuncture, we provide natural pain relief  with acupuncture. Our treatments are designed to help you feel better quickly and stay better so you can enjoy your active lifestyle.

Acupuncture reduces pain by targeting the issue from multiple angles:

• Reduces inflammation

By improving circulation, acupuncture helps the body clear out inflammation that may be irritating nerves and other tissues.

• Releases tight muscles & fascia

Tiny needles stimulate specific points releasing muscle tension and improving mobility.  Sometimes needling directly into a muscle motor point can release a tight muscle back to its natural state

• Improves blood flow to the painful area

Better circulation means faster healing, less stiffness, and less soreness.

• Regulates the nervous system

Pain often becomes worse when the body is stressed. Acupuncture helps calm the “fight or flight” response, reducing pain sensitivity.

• Stimulates natural pain-killing chemicals

Acupuncture increases endorphins, serotonin, and anti-inflammatory cytokines (the body’s natural pain medicine).

This is why people often feel lighter, calmer, and more mobile after just one session.

Some of the conditions we treat most often are

 Back Pain

• Chronic tightness

• Herniated or bulging discs

• Sciatica

• Post-workout soreness

• Mid-back tightness from desk posture

 Neck & Shoulder Pain

• Tech neck

• Tension headaches

• Shoulder/upper back tightness

• Jaw/TMJ-related pain

 Sports & Surfing Injuries

• Rotator cuff injuries

• Hip/groin tightness

• IT band syndrome

• Hamstring strains

• Lower back strain

• Tennis elbow/golfers elbow

 Chronic Muscle Tightness

Especially common in people who:

• Sit at a desk all day

• Drive long distances

• Weight train

• Surf or swim regularly

• Carry kids or heavy bags

Fire cupping is a deep tissue therapy that I often refer to as a “reverse massage”, it is one of the best ways to relieve deep muscle tension.

Some of the Benefits of Cupping Include:

• Increasing circulation

• Breaking up fascia adhesions

• Reducing inflammation

• Releasing stubborn knots

• Improving mobility

It’s especially helpful for back pain, neck pain, shoulder tension, and recovery from any athletic activity.

Many people choose cupping because it  works so well even when other therapies have failed to bring relief.

At Pacific Beach Acupuncture we also offer combo treatments as the “Deluxe Acupuncture Follow Up”.  We believe that acupuncture may be even more effective when combined with massage or cupping therapy.

Together they help:

• Loosen tight muscles before needling

• Improve blood flow

• Reduce stress-related tension

• Speed up the body’s healing process

Every session is tailored to exactly where you hurt and what your body needs.

It may sound “indulgent”, but it is proactive to take care of your body before problems arise.  Remember it is much better to invest in your health rather than paying to manage your illness.

If you’re experiencing:

• Sharp, shooting pain

• Dull, chronic stiffness

• Stress-related tension

• Post-workout soreness

• Pain that gets worse with sitting or sleeping

…then acupuncture can help.

Many of our patients say “I wish I had done this sooner.”

Our patients love coming here because we offer:
Personalized, whole-body care
A calming, beachside energy
Root-cause treatment instead of temporary fixes
A gentle, supportive, holistic approach
Real results — often within just a few sessions

We’re here to help you feel comfortable in your body again, book your appointment online today.