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TCM Pain Management
At NovaHealth, TCM pain management offers a modern and natural approach to treating pain. Our skilled physicians conduct thorough assessments to evaluate each patient’s pain sources and underlying conditions. Through a combination of traditional and advanced techniques—including acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, and innovative technology—we create tailored treatment plans that address the root causes of discomfort, supporting sustained recovery and overall well-being.
How TCM Pain Management Works
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches pain by treating the body as an interconnected system. Rather than masking symptoms, TCM pain management focuses on restoring balance and harmony.
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Balancing Qi and Regulating Blood Flow: TCM believes that blockages in Qi (vital energy) and blood flow contribute to pain. Techniques like acupuncture and herbal medicine unblock and promote circulation, easing pain and inflammation.
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Reducing Inflammation and Tension: Therapies such as acupuncture, cupping, and Tuina massage target deep muscle tension and inflammation, providing relief and promoting healing from within.
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Restoring Internal Harmony: Addressing imbalances in the body’s internal systems helps alleviate pain holistically, ensuring that relief is both immediate and long-lasting.
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Conditions Treated with TCM Pain Management
TCM is highly effective for managing a range of common pain conditions.
Targeted treatments reduce pain and promote ligament recovery, aiding a return to mobility.
Acupuncture and tuina massage ease muscle tension and promote circulation, offering relief from chronic discomfort.
TCM treatments address joint inflammation, alleviating pain and supporting joint health.
Techniques focus on loosening neck muscles, improving posture, and reducing strain-related pain.
A combination of cupping and herbal remedies eases stiffness and restores shoulder mobility.
Popular TCM Pain Management Treatments
There are a variety of pain management methods used in TCM that address the root cause and promote overall health. Here are the most popular and commonly prescribed treatments:
• Acupuncture
A targeted treatment using fine needles to stimulate acupoints, improving blood circulation and releasing blocked Qi to reduce pain and inflammation.
• Cupping Therapy
Relieves muscle tension by improving blood flow to affected areas through suction, releasing deep-seated tension.
• Herbal Remedies
Customized herbal formulations are prescribed to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and restore energy.
• Tuina Massage
A therapeutic massage that combines acupressure and manipulation techniques to relieve muscle tightness and pain.
The NovaHealth Advantage
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Personalized pain management plans tailored to each individual’s needs and condition.
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A holistic approach to address the root causes of pain.
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Highly skilled TCM practitioners with extensive experience.
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State-of-the-art facilities for comfortable and effective treatment sessions.
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Integration of innovative tools like the EMMA tuina robot, to work alongside our specialist, enhancing precision in pain evaluation and treatment recommendations.
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Are TCM Treatments safe?TCM has been practised for centuries. It promotes the usage of natural ingredients and encourages the body to regulate itself. The clinic's physicians are all registered under the TCM Practioners Board of Singapore and have years of clinical experience.
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Why does my neck ache so often?Neck pain is a common syndrome for people working desk bound jobs. After every hour, remember to move away from your desk and do some stretches. Also, check that your sleeping pillow is not too high, a fist height is usually recommended. If these changes do not help you alleviate your pain, or your neck pain cause you to experience headaches, come down to our clinic and our physician can do a checkup and recommend you the best treatment methods.
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Why do I need to undergo consultation first?Answering thorough questions actually helps a physician understand your condition better, and propose the best treatment solution for you! Don't worry! All these questions are for your benefit!
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How long does each treatment take?Each treatment session (consultation, spot massage, acupuncture) is usually about 40 to 45 mins. At the end of the session depending on each individual's situation, the physician will recommend a follow up date. During the follow up session, it will be possible to understand the individual's recovery rate. In most cases, patient's experience remarkable improvements after 3 to 4 sessions. No one is trying to scam you when we tell you that you need a review. Think about it, do you recover from an infection by eating medicine for just 1 day?
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Why is treatment so expensive?As cliche as it sounds, health is priceless. Are you willing to live in constant pain and allow your problems to escalate until the only solution is surgery? Don't worry, you have our promise that we do not oversell you treatements that you do not require!