Chronic pain is a major health issue worldwide, affecting almost 21% of the U.S. population. Although pain usually goes away once the underlying problems are addressed and treated, it could last for weeks, months or even years.
Yang Institute of Integrative Medicine takes an integrative and holistic pain management treatment approach. Our Eastern and Western medicine-trained providers address pain in its physical, social, psychological and spiritual aspects by integrating different natural healing methods to help alleviate pain and reduce patients’ dependence on painkillers. The treatment usually includes acupuncture, acupressure (tuina), Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, neurofeedback, nutrition and functional medicine.
I have had severe migraines for over twenty years. Oral and IV infusion medications and botox injection only temporarily relieves the pain. It is almost gone after the treatment at Yang Institute with psycho-energetic therapy, acupuncture, herbal remedies and nutrients.” – Patricia D
Individualized Pain-Relief Program
Yang Institute’s pain relief program is also designed to help treat comorbidities of chronic pain, including insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue and other organ dysfunctions.
Based on careful and thorough evaluation and diagnosis, our pain management experts develop individualized treatment plans to achieve optimal pain relief and reduce dependence on pain medicine. Yang Institute’s individualized pain-relief program not only helps patients overcome pain but also experience the following:
- Increased energy
- Improved sleep
- Reduced stress
- Health and wellness promotion
- Enhanced healing ability
Yang Institute Featured Pain Treatment Programs
Yang Institute treats various acute and chronic pain conditions. We can create a personalized treatment plan to assess your condition and your healing progress. While we can address nearly every instance of chronic pain, here are a few of our featured pain treatment programs.
Back and Lower Back Pain
Over half of the patients seeking pain treatment at Yang Institute experience back and lower back pain. Injury, inflammation, age-related degeneration and emotional distress contribute to pain in the lower back.
By integrating acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with dietary modification, stress reduction, trauma desensitization, nutrition and functional medicine, Yang Institute was able to effectively help back and lower back patients to relieve pain and lead an active life. We encourage our patients to give conservative and natural therapy a try before considering invasive treatment, such as surgical procedures.
Headache and Migraines
Headaches are the most common form of pain condition. A migraine is a headache that can cause severe pain on one side of the head. The pain may be throbbing, thumping or pulsing, making individuals unable to function normally.
Migraines affect 14.7% of Americans and 40% of people worldwide. Though the cause is unclear, genetic and environmental factors, food additive MSG, alcohol, mental stress, hormonal changes in women during menstruation and even strenuous exercise may trigger headaches and migraines.
Yang Institute’s pain experts apply an integrative approach to treating headaches and migraines. In the past two decades, they have helped improve patients’ productivity and quality of life by overcoming or reducing the intensity and frequency of their migraines.
Rheumatoid Arthritis or Arthritis Pain
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints. Most individuals experience arthritis pain in their knees or hands. Arthritis can develop in various ways, including allergies, food sensitivity, medications, genetics, inflammation and other autoimmune responses.
At Yang Institute, we are experienced with a wide variety of arthritis pain, addressing issues simultaneously and holistically. After receiving treatment, our patients can experience the following improvements:
- Reduced pain
- Reduced stiffness
- Relaxed muscle tension
- Improved functions
- Improved mobility and flexibility
Sports Injury
Yang Institute’s comprehensive pain management program includes treatment for sports injury-related pain. In addition to chronic pain treatment, acupuncture and herbal remedies are increasingly used in medical clinics for speeding up rehabilitation and facilitating the recovery of dysfunction — such as muscle sprain, ligament tears and bone fractures — caused by injuries.
With offices in areas close to high schools and colleges, Yang Institute has helped many young student-athletes recover from injuries in training or competitions. Yang Institute’s integrative pain treatment benefits the injured patients in the following ways:
- Relieved sports injury-related pain
- Boosted tissue repair
- Improved blood circulation
- Reduced inflammation
- Reduced anxiety
Health Benefits of Yang Institute’s Natural Pain Solution
Our pain management program offers integrative solutions to alleviate pain, improve mobility, enhance overall wellness and help patients return to the life they enjoy. Yang Institute’s pain specialists have an average of over 20 years of experience in the use of acupuncture, acupressure, cupping and moxibustion to treat pain. They also incorporate neurofeedback in treating pain.
A typical treatment at Yang Institute may take a dozen sessions or more to generate significant and long-lasting results. However, patients often feel immediate pain relief after the first or the first few treatments. In the past two decades, they have helped thousands of patients relieve pain, reduce pain medicine intake or achieve total independence from painkillers.
The benefits of pain treatment at Yang Institute include:
- Holistic and multidisciplinary
- Safe and effective
- Natural and noninvasive
- Relaxing and calming the mind and body
- Improving sleep
- Promoting the body’s innate self-healing ability
Acupuncture at Yang Institute
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that addresses energy concerns that usually cause pain, including trauma, emotional distress and excessive pathogenic energy from the environment. Your energy — or Qi — must flow smoothly for the body and mind to function.
This treatment works by lightly puncturing the skin with needles at targeted areas of the body. At Yang Institute, a well-trained, skilled and experienced provider can help open blocked energy channels and reestablish your body’s energetic balance.
Patient Reviews and Success Stories
We have proudly helped many patients experience chronic pain relief. Explore real patient successes below to see how we can help.
Client Testimonials
Insurance Companies Cover Acupuncture for Pain
Most insurance companies now cover acupuncture treatment for pain. Yang Institute’s Acupuncture Clinic accepts many of them, including:
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Cigna
- GEHA (Government Employee Health Association)
- Hartford Insurance
- Horizon
- Independence BCBS
- Travelers
- VA
Have questions about your coverage? Let our patient care coordinator (PCC) help you.
Start Your Treatment at Yang Institute
Yang Institute provides opportunities to feel like yourself again. Reach out to our team to learn more about our pain management program in Philadelphia.