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Juntendo Clinic

515 E. Golf Rd., Suite 108

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 US

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Feel Relief From Facial Pain With Acupuncture

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Relieve Your Facial Pain with Acupuncture

Medication isn't the only way to manage facial pain. Acupuncture treatments offer long-lasting relief of pain and may even prevent your face pain from returning. Acupuncturists treat many types of facial pain, including pain caused by these common conditions:

Sinusitis

Sinusitis occurs due to inflammation or an infection in your sinuses. In addition to congestion, thick mucus, headache, and post-nasal drip, you may notice pain and pressure in your face if you have sinusitis.

Acupuncture treatment reduces congestion by helping your body get rid of mucus. Treatments also improve the immune system and prompt your body to produce endorphins, brain chemicals that relieve pain naturally. Boosting your immune system with acupuncture treatment may even help you avoid bouts of sinusitis in the future.

Migraines and Headaches

Face pain can make migraines and headaches feel even worse. Fortunately, acupuncture treatment offers an effective way to treat migraine and headache-related pain. Treatments can:

  • Reduce muscle tension in your head, neck, and shoulders
  • Decrease the frequency of your headaches
  • Improve blood flow to your head
  • Reduce inflammation

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)

TMJ occurs due to inflammation or misalignment of the bones, muscles, tendons, or ligaments in your jaw joints. The hinged joints are located just below your ear on both sides of your face. TMJ can cause jaw stiffness, trouble opening and closing your mouth, headaches, clicking sounds, muscle spasms, and pain.

Acupuncture treatment loosens tight jaw muscles, decreases muscle spasms, and may even help reduce jaw clicking. A systemic review of acupuncture studies in the Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache revealed that acupuncture appears to be a helpful therapy for TMJ patients.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia irritates the nerves in your face, causing severe pain. Seemingly minor movements can trigger the pain, such as washing your face, eating, blowing your nose, talking, or brushing your teeth. When pain strikes, you may feel burning, stabbing, or an electrical shock sensation. Although trigeminal neuralgia symptoms come and go at first, the pain can become permanent without treatment.

Doctors often use medication to treat the condition. Although the drugs can help reduce the pain, they can cause unpleasant side effects. In some cases, you may need higher and higher doses to keep your pain under control.

Acupuncture can reduce pain, inflammation, and nerve irritation caused by trigeminal neuralgia. Thanks to your treatments, you may be able to reduce the dosage of medication that you take.

Shingles

Shingles cause fever, nausea, chills, and headaches, in addition to a painful, blistering rash. Although the rash usually appears on the torso, it may also affect the face. Treating shingles on the face promptly is particularly important, as the infection could damage your vision.

Herbal medications and acupuncture may decrease itching and pain and speed healing of the rash. Acupuncture can also be helpful in treating post-herpetic neuralgia. The condition occurs if you continue to have shingles pain long after the rash has disappeared.

According to a systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture published in the Journal of Pain Research, electroacupuncture, cupping and other therapies, can reduce the intensity of pain in people with post-herpetic neuralgia and may improve their quality of life.

Acupuncture treatment can offer real relief to your facial pain symptoms. If you're tired of living with pain, contact our office to schedule your first appointment.

Sources:

American Migraine Foundation: Acupuncture and Migraine: Finding a Combination That Sticks, 7/25/17

Journal of Pain Research: Is Acupuncture an Effective Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Treatment? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, 12/30/18

Clinical Pain Advisor: Acupuncture May Alleviate Pain in Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia, November 14, 2017

PubMed: Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache: Acupuncture in Temporomandibular Myofascial Pain Treatment: A Systematic Review, Summer 2017

Practical Pain Management: Acupuncture: New Approach for Temporomandibular Disorders

American Academy of Neurological Surgeons: Trigeminal Neuralgia

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  • "Earlier this year, I woke up one day with extreme pain in my right shoulder. After a trip to the emergency room and an orthopedic surgeon appointment, it was discovered that I had calcific tendinopathy. The diagnosis was that I would need to be in a shoulder immobilizer for 3-4 months for painful rehab and months of harsh prescription medications. This is when I consulted with Dr. Kari and Kimberley. After the first treatment, I was able to remover the shoulder immobilizer. By the third treatment, I was back at full strength. I owe my ability to enjoy my summer to Juntendo Clinic and recommend Dr. Kari and Kimberly to everyone I speak with."
    C.F.
  • "I came to see Dr. Kari one year ago due to infertility. Dr. Kari used her knowledge and experience to help me have two healthy boys. I also did acupuncture throughout my pregnancy and that helped me stay energized and maintain a healthy pregnancy."
    J.H.
  • "Thank you so very much for treating my lower back pain caused by the sciatica nerve. The pain is completely gone. I would also like to thank you for being so thoughtful and concerned about my health."
    M.J.
  • "Acupuncture has helped me in many ways. No medical treatments helped me get pregnant, but acupuncture helped. Also I am more relaxed. Acupuncture brought light into my life. I got a beautiful daughter and I cannot be more thankful to Dr. Kari."
    Z.B.
  • "I believe acupuncture treatment helped me greatly to have a successful pregnancy. Especially going through a year of treatment."
    M.A.
  • "Helped with headaches, bloating, heartburn, and acupuncture has really helped with morning sickness. I started coming to the clinic in early this year. Dr. Ye has been a god send to me."
    E.P.
  • "Have a lot of confidence in Dr. Ye's knowledge and skills. Would refer others to Juntendo. Office is very clean / hygenic. Staff is professional and people oriented. Dr. Ye is very personable. I am very pleased with Juntendo."
    A.E. / Arlington Heights, IL

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