Shoulder Pain

How Does Acupuncture Alleviate Shoulder Pain?

Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate nerves, muscles, and circulation. This triggers the body’s natural healing response—reducing inflammation, relaxing tension, and releasing endorphins (your body’s painkillers).

For shoulder pain, acupuncture targets problem areas, easing discomfort and accelerating recovery.

What Shoulder Conditions Can Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture is effective for:

Rotator Cuff Injuries – Tears or strains in the shoulder’s tendons.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) – Pain and stiffness limiting movement.
Tendinitis – Inflammation of the shoulder tendons.
Bursitis – Swelling in the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joint.

By addressing these issues, acupuncture restores mobility and reduces pain.

How Fast Will I See Results?

Some feel relief after one session—others need multiple treatments. It depends on severity, duration, and how your body responds. For lasting results, a treatment plan is customized for you.

Can Acupuncture Repair Shoulder Tissue and Reduce Inflammation?

Yes. Acupuncture doesn’t just mask pain—it heals.

When injury strikes, inflammation kicks in—pain, swelling, stiffness. Acupuncture interrupts this cycle, reducing pro-inflammatory markers and triggering anti-inflammatory cytokines.

Needles also create microtraumas, activating fibroblasts—the cells that rebuild damaged tendons, ligaments, and muscles. This is critical for rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, and frozen shoulder.

Improved circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients, speeding up healing while flushing out metabolic waste. Less stiffness. Faster recovery.

How Does Acupuncture Restore Shoulder Mobility and Function?

Acupuncture doesn’t just relieve pain—it resets your body.

Chronic pain rewires your nervous system, leading to muscle guarding—where tight, overactive muscles restrict movement. Acupuncture breaks this pattern, restoring normal function.

It also improves circulation, softening stiff connective tissue and increasing range of motion.

Acupuncture enhances proprioception, your body’s ability to sense and control movement. This prevents compensation patterns that cause further strain. The result? A pain-free, balanced, and fully functional shoulder.

Ready to move pain-free again? Newport Wellness Group in Newport Beach, CA, offers expert acupuncture for shoulder pain relief. Call us today at (949) 514-7675 to book your consultation.

In California, patients do not need a referral from an MD to consult with an acupuncturist. Medical doctors have not received education about acupuncture during medical school or residency.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only. Prospective patients must have consultations with one of the acupuncturists who will deem if acupuncture is recommended.