Pain Management

Chronic pain affects over 50 million Americans, yet many find limited relief from conventional treatments that only mask symptoms. Dr. Shangyou Zhong at Sunyo Acupuncture Center in San Juan Capistrano and Santa Monica, California, combines Western and Eastern acupuncture techniques to target pain in adults and children. This integrated pain management approach uses modern acupuncture, motion techniques, cupping, and massage therapy to address the root causes of pain rather than temporarily masking it. Call the office or request a pain management consultation online today. 

What does pain management entail?

Pain management at Sunyo Acupuncture Center focuses on treating your symptoms and the underlying causes that create your discomfort. The practice specializes in acupuncture techniques that combine traditional Chinese medicine with modern Western approaches, and also incorporates complementary therapies such as cupping and massage.

Your pain management plan targets the whole picture — not just where it hurts, but why it started and what keeps it going. The team looks at how pain affects your sleep, movement, and daily activities, then creates a treatment approach that addresses these interconnected factors. 

What conditions does pain management treat?

The center treats pain conditions throughout your entire body, including:

• Back and neck pain
• Shoulder and knee problems
• Headaches and migraines
• Sciatica and nerve pain
• Arthritis and joint inflammation
• Sports injuries and acute trauma

Each treatment plan addresses your specific pain pattern and underlying causes. The team evaluates how your pain affects your daily activities and then creates a personalized approach that combines acupuncture with complementary therapies.

How do different pain management techniques work?

Sunyo Acupuncture Center uses several complementary techniques to address pain from multiple angles. Each method targets different aspects of your pain while supporting your body’s natural healing processes. Options that may be included in your personalized plan include:

Modern acupuncture 

This approach combines traditional Chinese medicine with Western acupuncture techniques. The needles stimulate your body to release natural endorphins while removing energy blockages in your meridian pathways. You get both the anti-inflammatory benefits recognized by Western medicine and the energy-balancing effects valued in traditional Chinese medicine.

Motion acupuncture 

Your practitioner inserts needles while you move the affected area, allowing precise targeting of pain patterns. This technique proves more effective than static needle placement because it addresses pain that occurs during movement. 

Cupping therapy 

Cupping uses suction to increase blood flow to areas that need healing while alleviating muscle pain and soreness. The technique promotes relaxation and can be combined with acupuncture to enhance treatment outcomes.

Massage therapy 

Therapeutic massage releases muscle tension, improves circulation, and supports your body’s natural healing processes. When combined with acupuncture, massage helps stimulate energy flow and promotes deeper relaxation, which supports pain relief.

Call Sunyo Acupuncture Center to schedule your pain management consultation, or you can request an appointment online at any time.