Living with chronic pain? It’s draining. It holds you back, day in and day out. At Newport Wellness Group in Newport Beach, CA, we use acupuncture to help you get relief from pain. Chronic pain after surgery must be managed, it cannot be cure. Let's dig into to assess how acupuncture makes life easier when you have chronic pain.
A Reduction in Pain.
Tracking your pain levels is key. Use a pain scale from 0 to 10. Are the numbers dropping? That’s progress. Is sharp, biting pain starting to feel duller? Great, the acupuncture is working. We keep an eye on your body’s response—whether flare-ups are less intense or less frequent.How much has your pain changed? Are you sleeping better? Reducing your pain medication use? These shifts are miraculous and will help you from ending up worst.
Have Better Days.
Have you noticed being able to do activities you were not able to do before you started acupuncture at Newport Wellness Group? That is reason to celebrate, you are making positive progress.
Things that once felt like huge hurdles—standing in line, climbing stairs, bending to tie your shoes. Are those easier now? At Newport Wellness Group we reduce your pain, and you can function better in life.
Feeling better is such a relief. It comes with being able to live life with more ease. The change may start with a single moment: reaching down to grab your bag without that spike of pain. Avoiding yet another surgery.
Better Mood
Pain holds your life hostage. It affects what you can do, but also how you feel. Notice any mood lifts lately? That’s acupuncture, too. Acupuncture reduces pain which leads to depression, anxiety and fatigue.
Maybe you’re hanging out with friends again. Pain makes you shrink back, but acupuncture helps you expand again. To avoid developing another chronic pain conditions, start acupuncture as soon as pain starts. Missing the opportunity to avoid lifelong pain leads to chronic pain management.
Experiencing Periods of Time without Pain
That is another good sign that acupuncture is helping you. How long relief lasts after each session. If acupuncture is working, those moments of comfort will start to stretch. First, maybe it’s just a day. Then, maybe it’s two. Eventually, it’s weeks. Consistent, growing relief means the body is learning—learning to hold onto that calm.
Pay attention to what makes your pain worst and take a break from doing those activities. You don’t want to take one step forward and two steps back.
We keep a close watch on how your body responds. Our goal? Extending that sense of relief for as long as possible, so you can continue to manage your pain. Each person’s pain varies, they are not similar.
Reaching Less for Meds
How often are you reaching for painkillers? If you’re taking fewer opioids, that’s a huge win, reducing lifelong risks. At Newport Wellness Group, we focus on effective treatments—no side effects, no dependency, just real results. If you’re relying on meds less and less, it means acupuncture is stepping in when the medication could not provide relief to the mind and body.
Sleeping Better?
Chronic pain loves to ruin your sleep. So when acupuncture is helping, it often starts with better sleep. If you’re falling asleep faster or staying asleep longer, it’s a sign your body’s pain is starting to ease. Our acupuncture treatments aim to give your body what it needs—rest, recovery, and less pain.Emotional Relief Counts
Pain isn’t just physical, it alters your brain. It eats at your emotions. Anxiety, frustration, feeling low—all of that comes with chronic pain. When those feelings start to lighten, that’s another sign acupuncture is working.
You will feel calmer as your pain reduces.
Listen to the Experts
Regular sessions at Newport Wellness Group include check-ins with our acupuncturists. Dr. Shohre Mehvar, OMD, LAc will advise you if acupuncture is not recommended to you, they will refer you to medical doctors when medically necessary. All you must do to feel better is follow the recommendations.
If you have been in pain for many years, your expectations must be realistic. It’s best to avoid developing chronic pain by coming to us as soon as pain starts.
Track It to Know It
You do not need to track your pain, but it is important to understand how chronic pain improvement is measured by medical providers: more activity means improvement, less use of pain medication is a miraculous improvement, if you’re sleeping better, and your mood is better you’re making improvement. These improvements which are possible with acupuncture, are not possible with more drug use.
Chronic pain is tough, but with Newport Wellness Group in Newport Beach, CA, acupuncture can help you get relife. Tracking these signs—pain levels, activity improvements, emotional relief—will help you know if acupuncture is working for you. Ready to see real, lasting relief? Let’s make better days happen for you.
In California, patients do not need a referral from an MD to consult with an acupuncturists. 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 our acupuncturists who will deem if acupuncture is recommended.
Newport Beach, CA - Assessing if Acupuncture is Helping with Chronic Pain
SYNOPSIS: At Newport Wellness Group, we help you determine if acupuncture is effectively reducing your chronic pain. Look for clear signs of progress in pain, activity, and well-being.
Is Acupuncture Making a Difference in Your Pain?
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Living with chronic pain? It’s draining. It holds you back, day in and day out. At Newport Wellness Group in Newport Beach, CA, we use acupuncture to help you get relief from pain. Chronic pain after surgery must be managed, it cannot be cure. Let's dig into to assess how acupuncture makes life easier when you have chronic pain.
A Reduction in Pain.
Tracking your pain levels is key. Use a pain scale from 0 to 10. Are the numbers dropping? That’s progress. Is sharp, biting pain starting to feel duller? Great, the acupuncture is working. We keep an eye on your body’s response—whether flare-ups are less intense or less frequent.How much has your pain changed? Are you sleeping better? Reducing your pain medication use? These shifts are miraculous and will help you from ending up worst.
Have Better Days.
Have you noticed being able to do activities you were not able to do before you started acupuncture at Newport Wellness Group? That is reason to celebrate, you are making positive progress.
Things that once felt like huge hurdles—standing in line, climbing stairs, bending to tie your shoes. Are those easier now? At Newport Wellness Group we reduce your pain, and you can function better in life.
Feeling better is such a relief. It comes with being able to live life with more ease. The change may start with a single moment: reaching down to grab your bag without that spike of pain. Avoiding yet another surgery.
Better Mood
Pain holds your life hostage. It affects what you can do, but also how you feel. Notice any mood lifts lately? That’s acupuncture, too. Acupuncture reduces pain which leads to depression, anxiety and fatigue.
Maybe you’re hanging out with friends again. Pain makes you shrink back, but acupuncture helps you expand again. To avoid developing another chronic pain conditions, start acupuncture as soon as pain starts. Missing the opportunity to avoid lifelong pain leads to chronic pain management.
Experiencing Periods of Time without Pain
That is another good sign that acupuncture is helping you. How long relief lasts after each session. If acupuncture is working, those moments of comfort will start to stretch. First, maybe it’s just a day. Then, maybe it’s two. Eventually, it’s weeks. Consistent, growing relief means the body is learning—learning to hold onto that calm.
Pay attention to what makes your pain worst and take a break from doing those activities. You don’t want to take one step forward and two steps back.
We keep a close watch on how your body responds. Our goal? Extending that sense of relief for as long as possible, so you can continue to manage your pain. Each person’s pain varies, they are not similar.
Reaching Less for Meds
How often are you reaching for painkillers? If you’re taking fewer opioids, that’s a huge win, reducing lifelong risks. At Newport Wellness Group, we focus on effective treatments—no side effects, no dependency, just real results. If you’re relying on meds less and less, it means acupuncture is stepping in when the medication could not provide relief to the mind and body.
Sleeping Better?
Chronic pain loves to ruin your sleep. So when acupuncture is helping, it often starts with better sleep. If you’re falling asleep faster or staying asleep longer, it’s a sign your body’s pain is starting to ease. Our acupuncture treatments aim to give your body what it needs—rest, recovery, and less pain.Emotional Relief Counts
Pain isn’t just physical, it alters your brain. It eats at your emotions. Anxiety, frustration, feeling low—all of that comes with chronic pain. When those feelings start to lighten, that’s another sign acupuncture is working.
You will feel calmer as your pain reduces.
Listen to the Experts
Regular sessions at Newport Wellness Group include check-ins with our acupuncturists. Dr. Shohre Mehvar, OMD, LAc will advise you if acupuncture is not recommended to you, they will refer you to medical doctors when medically necessary. All you must do to feel better is follow the recommendations.
If you have been in pain for many years, your expectations must be realistic. It’s best to avoid developing chronic pain by coming to us as soon as pain starts.
Track It to Know It
You do not need to track your pain, but it is important to understand how chronic pain improvement is measured by medical providers: more activity means improvement, less use of pain medication is a miraculous improvement, if you’re sleeping better, and your mood is better you’re making improvement. These improvements which are possible with acupuncture, are not possible with more drug use.
Chronic pain is tough, but with Newport Wellness Group in Newport Beach, CA, acupuncture can help you get relife. Tracking these signs—pain levels, activity improvements, emotional relief—will help you know if acupuncture is working for you. Ready to see real, lasting relief? Let’s make better days happen for you.
In California, patients do not need a referral from an MD to consult with an acupuncturists. 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 our acupuncturists who will deem if acupuncture is recommended.
