09/10/2026
Starting in high school, I regularly received chiropractic treatment. I was an athlete, not great with eating properly, and as a result, I had back pain with neck and shoulder tightness. As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, I now know that my pain was caused by blood flow issues and could have been resolved with acupuncture treatments. Growing up in a small town in the ‘80s and ‘90s, acupuncture was not available. There was a good alternative in chiropractic care, and it helped to get me healthy and strong.
In conjunction with acupuncture, chiropractic care can help to alleviate pain and discomfort due to a variety of health issues. Acupuncture effectively treats digestive issues through moving blood and getting rid of stagnation while strengthening the digestive organs. Pair with a chiropractic adjustment and mid-thoracic tightness affecting your digestion, vagus nerve, liver, and spleen will be relieved.
Back pain in Chinese Medicine is attributed to weak liver, kidney and intestine function as well as improper blood flow. Pair acupuncture with a chiropractic treatment to relieve back pain long term. Chronic headaches also stem from compromised blood flow. A good adjustment can relieve the pain while acupuncture will keep the blood circulating to avoid future occurrences.
There are a number of great chiropractors in Jacksonville and St. Augustine that I know personally and professionally, and I’d love to refer you to them. Contact me and we can discuss complementary treatments that can help you to achieve happiness, goodness and wellness.