Avenue Acupuncture FAQs

Yes. Cupping is an adjunctive treatment that has been extremely beneficial for neck pain and is usually performed after the acupuncture session, working in conjunction with it.

For neck pain caused by nerve compression, treatment and point selection focus on decreasing inflammation of the nerves and herniated disks, rather than the muscle-relaxing approach used for muscle strain.

Fine acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points in the neck and shoulder muscles to help tense muscles relax and reduce pain, while also bringing increased blood flow and circulation to nourish the muscles and help prevent further strain.

Neck pain can be caused by nerve compression (typically from a herniated disk or bone spur), muscle strain from overuse or hunching at a desk (or more severe cases like whiplash), or other diseases such as meningitis or fibromyalgia that cause pain as a secondary symptom.