If you’re struggling with chronic neck pain, stiffness, or recovering from a whiplash injury, it can completely disrupt your life. When your neck is locked up, it radiates tension into your shoulders, triggers debilitating headaches, and makes even simple movements painful.
At Complete Oriental Medical Care in Edina, we don’t just temporarily mask your pain. We target the root cause of the tension and inflammation to restore your full, pain-free range of motion.
The Balance Method: Rapid Pain Relief Without Needling the Neck
Led by Steven Sonmore, L.Ac., who brings over 30 years of clinical experience to every session, our clinic utilizes a highly specialized technique known as the Balance Method.
Many patients are relieved to learn that we rarely put needles directly into the painful, inflamed areas of your neck. Instead, the Balance Method relies on specific “distal points” (often on the arms, hands, legs, or feet) that correspond to the exact pain pathways in your neck.
Because this method acts rapidly on the nervous system, it helps shift your body out of its inflammatory stress response. Patients frequently experience a significant reduction in pain and improved mobility within seconds of the treatment beginning.
“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 HUGE 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
Recovering from Auto Accidents (Whiplash)
Neck pain and stiffness are the most common lingering injuries following a car accident. If you are struggling with whiplash, our acupuncture treatments are highly effective at releasing the traumatized muscle tissue and regulating your nervous system so your body can properly heal. We regularly work with patients recovering from auto accidents and understand exactly how to support your full recovery.
What Your Treatment Looks Like
Your healing process begins with a comprehensive health history, an assessment of your neck mobility, Chinese tongue diagnosis, and pulse diagnosis to pinpoint the exact meridians causing your discomfort.
For acute or severe neck pain, our initial goal is rapid relief. A typical treatment plan involves a concentrated series of visits close together to break the pain cycle. Once the pain is reduced and your range of motion returns, we taper the treatments to maintain your results.
Patient Information & Clinic Policies
We are dedicated to providing a streamlined, stress-free experience from the moment you arrive at our clinic at 7400 Metro Blvd.
Payment & Insurance
To ensure our focus remains 100% on your care, our clinic operates on a direct-pay basis. Please note that we do not accept credit cards.
- Accepted Payments: We conveniently accept Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, cash, and checks.
- Auto Accident Insurance: We fully accept and process auto accident no-fault insurance for patients recovering from collisions.
- General Insurance: We do not bill general health insurance. However, we are happy to provide you with a comprehensive “Super Bill” that you can submit directly to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Ready to live pain-free?
If you live in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis, or St. Paul area and need relief from neck pain, call our Edina clinic today at 952-831-8080 to schedule your appointment, or click the button below.