Pain Management

How do I know if I need pain management?

Any time your pain interferes with your quality of life is a good time to seek pain management, but it’s especially important if your pain has persisted for 12 weeks after an injury or illness. This qualifies as chronic pain.

Whether your pain is mild or severe, sharp or dull, turning to an experienced practitioner to find the underlying cause is the best way to support your current and future health.

What conditions does pain management commonly treat?

Charlie specializes in functional and sports medicine, but alternative therapies are effective for:

• Headaches
• Dysmenorrhea or menstrual cramps
• Myofascial pain
• Back pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle and joint pain
• Pain from digestive disorders

This is by no means an exhaustive list. Get in touch with Root and Branch Holistic Care to get the advantage of Charlie’s expertise regarding your pain.

What can I expect from my pain management treatment plan?

Charlie always individualizes your treatment plan, using one or more therapeutic treatments to ensure your needs are met. He may employ:

Dry needling

Also called intramuscular manual therapy, dry needling is an effective treatment that uses fine needles to release areas of extreme tension (trigger points).

These are common when you’ve had ongoing muscle stress or an injury, and they prevent oxygen and nutrients from reaching sore and overworked areas. With dry needling, your muscles can finally let go.

Acupuncture

Charlie uses acupuncture to stimulate and rebalance injured or painful areas so your body can heal properly.

Cupping

The first of a trio of TCM body therapies (including Gua Sha and Tui Na massage techniques), cupping improves blood flow, disperses areas of stagnation, and aids your circulation to relieve stiffness and pain.

Zheng Gu Tui Na

This advanced TCM therapeutic massage promotes natural healing by carefully manipulating joints, tissues, fascia, and muscles into proper alignment. It relies on deep, repetitive, and continuous hand strokes along acupressure points, meridians, and at the joints.

Gua Sha

Gua Sha is a TCM massage that uses a smooth-edged tool in long strokes to improve blood flow and relieve pain.

Functional nutrition and supplements

Taking a holistic approach to your diet and lifestyle under the guidance of a functional medical provider can speed healing and recovery.

Book your appointment at Root and Branch Holistic Care online or by calling or texting Charlie’s direct line or emailing the office today.