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Orthopedic & pain

Acupuncture for Chronic Pain

Acupuncture can be a complementary option within an integrative pain-management plan. Care is tailored to your history and pain pattern, with other TCM approaches considered when relevant.

New patients can book an appointment directly. If you prefer, choose an optional, free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kao.

Questions before you begin
Practitioner in a white coat holding and examining the lower leg and ankle of a person on a treatment table.

Concerns we can discuss

Back and neck painOsteoarthritis and joint painMigraine and headache concernsGeneral chronic painPain affected by posture, sleep, or stress

Personalized pain care

Treatment is shaped around your condition, health history, and pain pattern. Acupuncture is part of a broader plan, not a substitute for other clinician-directed care.

Complementary modalities

Your plan may include herbal supplements, cupping, or moxibustion. Gentle exercise, stretching, diet, stress, posture, and sleep may also be part of the discussion.

Areas discussed

Care may address back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, migraine or headache concerns, and chronic pain generally. The appropriate approach depends on your assessment and existing care plan.

What to expect from care

Care begins with a conversation about your history, current concerns, goals, and existing treatment. Your practitioner will explain possible approaches and invite questions. Complementary care is not a substitute for urgent, medical, or mental-health services when those are needed, and no individual medical advice is provided on this page.

For fertility, pregnancy, diagnostic, or ongoing medical concerns, share relevant information with your qualified medical clinicians so care can be coordinated appropriately.

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Questions welcome

Before your visit.

What concerns can we discuss?

We can discuss back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, migraine and headache concerns, and chronic pain within an integrative management plan.

What may be considered alongside acupuncture?

Your plan may include herbal supplements, cupping, moxibustion, gentle exercise, stretching, and conversations about diet, stress, posture, and sleep.

Book a visit

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New patients can book an appointment directly. If you prefer, choose an optional, free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kao.

Or call (510) 844-0095