You feel an uncomfortable tightness with travelling sensation, almost electrical, sometimes sharp, and overall very uncomfortable feeling. It might travel down your leg, or into your arms. Nerve pain can be very anxiety inducing to live with. Whether it’s sciatica, shoulder nerve impingement, or carpal tunnel syndrome, we’ve seen it all. At AcuSoul we use a combination of acupuncture and heat therapy (moxibustion) to free you from having to live with nerve pain.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?
Nerve pain is often caused by repetitive strain and lifestyle factors, including:
Heavy lifting
Long hours of sitting (desk jobs, driving)
Overwork and physical fatigue
Poor posture
Spinal misalignment
This type of exhausting activity drains the body’s Qi or energy, and may lead to weakness or slack in the structure of the spine, or other areas of the body, which leads to nerve compression.
How Acupuncture Helps
Acupuncture works by:
Stimulating specific points to improve nerve function
Increasing blood circulation to affected areas
Reducing inflammation and muscle tension
Supporting the body’s natural healing response
MOXIBUSTION: HEAT THERAPY FOR DEEP HEALING
You might be wondering: “Moxi-what?”
Moxibustion is a traditional therapy that uses heat to enhance circulation and promote healing. It’s often used alongside acupuncture for more stubborn or chronic nerve pain conditions.
Benefits of Moxibustion:
Improves blood flow and circulation
Warms and relaxes tight muscles
Reduces chronic pain and stiffness
Accelerates the body’s recovery process
During treatment, a therapeutic herb (mugwort) is gently burned near acupuncture points. It is carefully controlled and extinguished before reaching the skin, creating a deep, soothing warmth.
This added heat can provide a stronger therapeutic effect—especially when the body needs extra support to overcome long-standing pain.
Moxibustion treatment - herb is extinguished or removed before reaching the skin. The heat is used to improve circulation, and alleviate pain.
Why Choose Acupuncture for Nerve Pain?
Many people turn to acupuncture when conventional treatments don’t fully resolve their symptoms. It’s a natural, drug-free approach that focuses on long-term relief rather than temporary fixes.
At AcuSoul, we combine:
Targeted acupuncture treatments
Moxibustion for enhanced results
Personalized care based on your condition
Our goal is simple: help you move, feel, and live better—without constant pain.
Palpation of the back
You may notice even during the FIRST session that your condition begins to improve! It is very important that treatments are kept close together (usually spaced apart every 3 days). This amount of time gives the body a chance to respond after the treatment, and after 3 days that is usually when the body is ready for the next acupuncture session.
Acupuncture needles are always brand new, sterilized, disposable, and single use.
if you’re ready to free yourself from anxiety inducing nerve pain - sciatica, carpal tunnel, nerve compression, or chronic tensio acupuncture and moxibustion may offer the relief you’ve been looking for. You can contact our clinic at 647-985-3838 or book online below. We are located in downtown Toronto.