Acupuncture for Persistent Pain After Other Treatments
Some patients continue to experience pain despite physiotherapy, medication, or injections. In selected cases, acupuncture can be used as a structured supportive approach for symptom regulation.
We focus on persistent patterns — not short-term flare-ups only.
“Failed cases” refers to situations where previous treatments did not lead to sufficient or lasting improvement — not to failure of the patient.
This Page Is Relevant If You
Have long-standing pain
Had only partial improvement from prior care
Experience recurring pain cycles
Want a structured adjunct approach
Prefer non-pharmacological support options
This approach may not be suitable for
acute emergencies
conditions requiring immediate medical intervention
situations where acupuncture is clearly contraindicated
What Acupuncture May Support
Acupuncture may help support:
Pain intensity modulation
Muscle tone regulation
Central pain processing modulation
Local circulation and tissue response
Nervous system down-regulation
Language note: support — not cure.
Depending on presentation, treatment may include:
Distal analgesic point systems
Functional point combinations
Scalp zones when indicated
Electro-acupuncture for neuromodulation
Segmental + central regulation strategy
Approach is adapted session by session based on clinical response.
Individual sessions typically last approximately 50–60 minutes and are adapted to the clinical needs of the patient.
Our Protocol Approach
Expected Course
We usually assess response within 3–4 sessions.
Continuation depends on measurable change.
No blind long treatment chains.
When Acupuncture Is Not Enough
If no meaningful response appears, we reassess and may recommend alternative pathways or referral.