Acupuncture

Advanced Acupuncture and Trigger Point Therapy in North Vancouver

At the North Vancouver Pain Clinic, acupuncture is one of our primary therapeutic methods for treating acute pain, chronic pain, and sports injuries. We rely heavily on this time-tested, drug-free therapy because it is a safe, all-natural, and highly effective way to relieve pain of all types and accelerate your body’s natural healing process.

The Power of Combining Trigger Point Needling with Traditional Pathways

As a practitioner with advanced certification in pain management, Dr. Brad Matthews combines extensive knowledge of classical Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with precision myofascial needling of highly sensitive muscle zones. In classical TCM literature, these tender, painful spots are known as “a-shi” points, which literally translates to “that’s it” (or “that is where it hurts”). When stimulated with an acupuncture needle, these points frequently generate a strong muscle twitch or physical release. This produces an obvious, measurable reduction in tension that you can feel almost immediately.

In modern physical therapy and sports medicine, these same spots are known as “trigger points” and they are the exact target areas used during an Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) treatment.

Why Our Dual-Action Approach Works Better

We believe it is vital to combine local trigger point therapy with classical systemic acupuncture points. While treating the local muscle offers immediate relief, incorporating traditional clinical pathways is what triggers the release of deeper
systemic blockages—such as stress—that may be stalling your body’s natural healing cycle.

With over 26 years of clinical experience treating diverse painful conditions, we have
found that addressing both the specific painful area and the body’s broader systemic pathways yields far superior, longer-lasting results than relying on just one or the other. The net result is faster recovery, lasting pain relief, and optimal physical wellness.

Ready to Experience Lasting Pain Relief?

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