Arthritis, Joint, and Muscle Pain

Helping You Move Better, Hurt Less, and Stay Active Without Medication Dependence

Whether your pain is from age-related wear and tear, inflammation, overuse, or recovery from an injury, we build personalized care plans to help you move more freely and feel more comfortable in your body.

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Conditions We Commonly Treat

We help people with a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints, including:

• Osteoarthritis (knee, hip, shoulder, spine, hands)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (adjunctive care for symptom relief)
• Joint pain from overuse or repetitive strain
• Chronic muscle tightness and spasms
• Tendonitis, bursitis, or soft tissue inflammation
• Post-injury or post-surgical pain and swelling
• Joint stiffness and reduced mobility
• Pain that worsens with cold or damp weather

Whether your symptoms are localized or widespread, intermittent or constant, we’ll work with you to develop a treatment plan that restores function and improves your quality of life.

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Understanding the Causes

Joint and muscle pain often involves a combination of:

• Inflammation in joint linings, soft tissue, or connective tissue
• Poor circulation to affected areas
• Muscle imbalances, tension, or compensation
• Nerve irritation or referred pain patterns
• Mechanical joint dysfunction (limited mobility, instability)
• Systemic factors like autoimmune activity or poor sleep and stress regulation

Even if imaging shows “normal age-related changes,” persistent pain often means the nervous system is hypersensitized or the surrounding soft tissues aren't functioning well — and that can be improved.

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How Acupuncture Supports Relief and Recovery

Modern research has shown that acupuncture can:

• Stimulate natural pain-relieving chemicals (endorphins, serotonin)
• Reduce inflammation in joints and soft tissues
• Improve local circulation and oxygen delivery to healing tissues
• Relax tight or overactive muscles
• Help retrain the nervous system to reduce chronic pain signaling
• Enhance mobility and restore function

🧾 A 2022 review published in The Journal of Pain found that acupuncture provided significant and lasting pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis, particularly of the knee and hip, with fewer side effects than NSAIDs or steroid injections.

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What to Expect During Treatment

Your first visit includes a full assessment of your pain pattern, lifestyle, medical history, and activity level. Based on your goals and specific condition, treatment may include:

• Precision-based acupuncture to reduce pain and inflammation
• Manual techniques or cupping therapy to release tension and improve blood flow
• Gentle electrical stimulation if needed to target deeper muscle layers
• Lifestyle recommendations around movement, posture, and recovery
• Adjunctive support for related symptoms like fatigue or sleep disruption

Most patients notice improvements in:

• Pain levels and intensity
• Joint flexibility and mobility
• Ease of movement (less “stiffness” in the morning or after sitting)
• Sleep quality and energy
• Confidence to move without fear of aggravating pain

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You Don’t Have to Push Through the Pain

If joint or muscle pain is interfering with your ability to work, exercise, or enjoy daily life, there’s a better way forward — one that supports your body’s natural capacity to heal and adapt.

📍 Conveniently located in Newington and serving patients throughout Hartford County and Central Connecticut.

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