Pinched Nerve Pain Relief With Acupuncture

Can Acupuncture Help a Pinched Nerve?

A “pinched nerve” typically refers to irritation or compression of a nerve root, often in the cervical (neck) or lumbar spine. This condition — medically known as radiculopathy — may result from disc herniation, degenerative changes, inflammation, or surrounding muscular tension.

Symptoms can include:

• Radiating pain into the shoulder or arm

• Numbness or tingling

• Muscle weakness

• Persistent stiffness or reduced range of motion

Because nerve irritation often involves both structural stress and heightened pain signaling, treatment must address more than surface muscle tension.

Many cases of cervical radiculopathy are treated within our comprehensive neck pain treatment program in Edina.

Pinched nerves can also occur in the lower back, often referred to as sciatica, where pain radiates down the leg.

How Acupuncture May Support Recovery

At Complete Oriental Medical Care in Edina, acupuncture treatment focuses on:

• Calming irritated nerve pathways

• Improving local circulation

• Reducing muscular guarding around affected areas

• Supporting the body’s natural healing response

Treatment does not involve spinal manipulation. Many patients seek acupuncture as a conservative option when medications, injections, or physical therapy have not fully resolved symptoms.

When to Seek Care

If you are experiencing persistent radiating pain, numbness, or weakness, proper evaluation is important. Acupuncture may be part of a comprehensive approach to managing nerve-related pain.

To schedule a consultation, call our Edina clinic at 952-831-8080.

Acupuncture is a real blessing for me. I suffered from chronic neck, shoulder, and lower back pain. Steven’s expert care relieved me of all of my pain and now I am free of the nagging pains that limited my life’s activities. I highly recommend Steven as an acupuncturist.”

Jennifer Pierquet – MPH

For over 5 years, I have suffered from chronic neck and shoulder pain. On a level of 1-10 (10 being the worst pain and 0 being no pain) my pain was constantly at a 7 on the “good days.” After a few months of receiving acupuncture on a regular basis from Steven Sonmore this has made a HUGH difference in my life. One thing I am able to do now that I couldn’t do before is to turn my head enough to drive safely. That is something that most people take for granted. Thanks!”

Tara Varney