Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest healing practices in the world, and it has earned a lasting place in modern pain care for a simple reason: for many patients, it works. Fine, sterile needles are placed at specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system, ease muscle tension, and encourage the body's natural pain relieving response.

At Neck and Back Pain Specialists in Fountain Valley, acupuncture is offered alongside chiropractic care as part of a whole body approach to pain relief and recovery.

Why Patients Choose Acupuncture

Many of our acupuncture patients arrive after trying medication or other approaches that only masked their symptoms. Acupuncture appeals to people looking for a drug free option for managing pain, tension, and stress. Sessions are quiet and calming, and most patients are surprised by how relaxing the experience is. The needles are hair thin, and placement is typically painless.

Conditions Acupuncture Can Help

Acupuncture is most often used at our clinic for chronic back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, and the lingering muscle tension that follows auto injuries and other trauma. It can also support recovery for patients dealing with stress related tension that keeps their pain cycle going.

Acupuncture and Chiropractic Together

Acupuncture and chiropractic care complement each other well. Adjustments restore proper joint movement, while acupuncture calms the muscles and nervous system around those joints. For many patients, the combination brings relief faster than either approach alone. Dr. Balta will evaluate your condition and recommend the right mix for your situation.

For full details on how sessions work and what your first acupuncture visit looks like, see our acupuncture treatment page.