Say Goodbye to Pain
According to statistics from the National Centers for Health Statistics 76.2 million Americans suffer with pain. That is more that the 23.6 million that have diabetes, the 23.3 million that have coronary heart disease and the 11 million that have cancer combined. The National Institutes of Health estimates that the cost of chronic pain in the United States exceeds $100 billion in healthcare expenses, lost income and lost productivity.
A National Health Interview Survey found that pain accounted for 7 of the top 10 conditions patients used acupuncture for. The most common types of pain cited were back, joints, neck, headache/migraine and recurring pain.
Studies demonstrate the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic, acute, physical and psycho-emotional pain disorders.
More physicians, hospitals and multidisciplinary pain centers are embracing acupuncture because it works and is a safe modality.
Coping With Pain
A biopsychosocial approach.
Sometimes it takes a more comprehensive approach than treatment, therapy, botanicals, and medication to address chronic pain. The impact of pain is vast and attention must also be directed to the emotional, mental and social well being of the patient.
Finding the resources to address the whole person is easy, motivation tends to be more of a challenge with chronic pain. Our patients often feel they have reached the end of options by the time they arrive at our clinic. Frequently, however, they are able to develop a broader model of care and improve their quality of life and pain.
In the Saying Yes to Life section of this site you will find a list of resources that might be appropriate for you. Remember to be sensible and realistic when putting together a plan and consult your physician prior to adding any modality.
Clinical Research on Treating Pain with Acupuncture
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Everyone is so kind and caring from the doctor to the receptionist. Dr. Skelton is open to trying what is best for the patient. He listens and lets the patient be proactive in their care. He has helped me tremendously and I have suffered from...
J.B. - Columbia, S.C.
When I experienced back pain from muscle spasms, I tried lots of treatments including traditional medicine, chiropractic, massage and deep-tissue realignment. Finally someone suggested acupuncture, and it work where none of the above did. I've...
C.B. - Columbia, S.C.
The Acupuncture Clinic was recommended to help reduce chronic pain and muscle spasms and to try and reduce the amount of pain medications I was taking. I still have good days and bad days, but I know that without acupuncture I would not have...
A.J. - Columbia, S.C.
I have suffered with chronic migraine headaches for years. I have tried everything and nothing seemed to help. Acupuncture has decreased the number and severity of my headaches
L.F. - Jonesville, S.C.
This was fantastic! Thank you. Your showed me how to get well. You were honest with me and encouraged me to engage in the process of finding my health again. Thanks, thanks, thanks.
G.T. - Spartanburg, S.C.
Before I went to The Acupuncture Clinic I had been to almost every specialist in the world and found no relief. These specialists took thousands of dollars and would either say that they couldn't do anything or my predicament was imaginary. My...
Jennifer - Columbia, S.C.
This did not hurt a bit. As a matter of fact it felt great, soothing and relaxing. I slept during the treatment and really feel much better, with less pain and easier movement. I was skeptical and worried about the treatment hurting me. I am...
Ray C. - Lexington, S.C.
How did you do that? I hardly felt a thing during the treatment and now I hardly feel my pain. This is only the third treatment and it is better than it has been in four years.
L.S.C. - Camden, S.C.
After suffering with intense back pain for almost a year, I decided to try acupuncture at the suggestion of a friend. My very first visit provided amazing relief. The day after my first treatment was the first time in eight months that I could put...
C.A. - Spartanburg, S.C.
I have had acupuncture before by others but no one else has provided relief in such a short time. Your style is much more gentle and you just seem to know where to treat me.
P.M. - Columbia, S.C.
I did not think it was possible to feel this good again. I was told over and over again that I would just have to learn to live with my pain. My doctors are amazed and have been sending others to you. I am so glad I found out about you.
L.S. - Columbia, S.C.
My Spinal Osteoarthritis has been helped considerably since acupuncture treatments. My hip pain has gone from 12½ to ½ on a 1 to 10 scale. Someday I will be completely pain free. I should have started acupuncture treatments sooner.
D.S. - Columbia, S.C.