At Sinew Center, we take the time to understand your pain fully — when it started, what makes it better or worse, how it affects your daily life, and what patterns in your body may be contributing to it. This is what allows us to create a treatment plan that actually works.

– Acute and chronic low back pain


– Upper back and shoulder tension


– Neck pain and stiffness


– Herniated or bulging discs


– Sciatica and radiating leg pain


– Cervical radiculopathy and radiating arm pain


– Muscle spasms and trigger points


– Post-surgical pain and recovery


– Pain from sports injuries or overuse


– Tension and stress related muscle tightness


– Osteoarthritis of the spine

Acupuncture stimulates the body's natural anti-inflammatory response, reducing swelling and irritation in affected joints, muscles, and connective tissue.

Acupuncture needles placed directly into trigger points and areas of tension signal the nervous system to release the muscle — often providing immediate relief from tightness and spasm.

Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins and other naturally-produced pain-relieving compounds, reducing pain perception without the side effects of medication.

Chronic pain rewires the nervous system over time, making pain signals louder and harder to quiet. Acupuncture interrupts this cycle by regulating the autonomic nervous system and calming the brain's pain processing pathways.

Increased blood flow to injured or tense tissue accelerates healing, reduces stiffness, and restores normal range of motion.

Many patients find that the combination of both therapies in a single session provides deeper, longer-lasting relief than either treatment alone.

– The American College of Physicians recommends acupuncture as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain


– Multiple large-scale studies show acupuncture significantly outperforms sham acupuncture and conventional care for chronic back and neck pain


– Acupuncture has been shown to provide lasting pain relief, not just temporary symptom management

Your first appointment at Sinew Center begins with an in-depth conversation about your pain — its location, quality, history, and how it affects your daily life. We'll also discuss your overall health, stress levels, sleep, and digestion, because at Sinew Center we treat the whole person, not just the painful area.

Your first treatment will be tailored specifically to what we learn in that conversation. Most patients leave their first session feeling noticeably lighter, looser, and more at ease.

Many patients transition to treatments once every two weeks then monthly maintenance treatments once their pain is well managed, keeping symptoms at bay and preventing flare-ups before they start.

We are currently in-network with UHC and VA Community Care. We anticipate credentialing with Medica, starting July 2026 and Aetna and Cigna in the coming months. If you have out-of-network acupuncture benefits, we are happy to provide a superbill for reimbursement. We also accept HSA and FSA cards.

Yes. Acupuncture is safe and effective for post-surgical pain and recovery. We'll take a thorough health history and tailor your treatment accordingly.

Acupuncture works beautifully alongside physical therapy, chiropractic, and other manual therapies. Many patients find that combining modalities accelerates their recovery significantly.

Many patients notice improvement after their very first session. For chronic conditions, meaningful change typically builds over 6-8 treatments.