Exploring Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
A path to holistic wellness through ancient practices.
At Southside Acupuncture + Herbs, we offer personalized Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to support whole-body balance and long-term wellness. Rooted in centuries of clinical practice, these therapies are designed to improve how the body functions, not just manage symptoms.
Our treatments are tailored to your unique health goals and may support concerns such as pain management, stress-related tension, hormonal balance, and overall vitality. In addition to acupuncture, we may incorporate complementary techniques like Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, and gua sha to enhance treatment outcomes and support natural healing.
By focusing on the underlying patterns affecting your health, we help create lasting, sustainable results through thoughtful, integrative care.
Acupuncture, Dry Needling + Traditional Chinese Medicine
Our integrated approach incorporates both research-based and time-tested treatments combining Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, manual tissue release and functional medicine. Rather than taking a traditional disease-centered focus, we address the underlying causes of disease using a patient-centered approach addressing the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms.
Conditions We Treat
At Southside Acupuncture + Herbs, we use acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support the body’s natural healing systems and restore balance. Our personalized treatments address both symptoms and root imbalances to help you feel your best.
We commonly treat:
Chronic & Acute Pain
- Neck Pain – Helps reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and support long-term relief. Acupuncture may improve mobility and decrease stiffness tied to postural patterns or tension.
- Shoulder Pain – Effective for shoulder strain, rotator cuff tension, and tightness by stimulating specific acupuncture points to decrease inflammation and promote relaxation.
- Back Pain – Reduces discomfort linked to lower and upper back strain. Acupuncture may influence the nervous system and release natural pain-modulating chemicals.
- Headaches & Migraines – Many patients experience fewer headaches and milder symptoms following regular acupuncture, particularly when tension and nerve irritation are involved.
Other Conditions
- Stress & anxiety
- Digestive complaints
- Hormonal imbalance
- Sleep disturbances
- Immune support
- Sports injuries and muscle tension
- Wellness & prevention
Frequently Asked Questions
Acupuncture is a healing technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine involving the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. It’s designed to restore balance and promote the body’s natural healing responses.
Acupuncture stimulates specific points along the body to influence energy flow (known as qi in TCM) and the nervous system. Modern research suggests that needling may trigger the release of endorphins and neurohormones that help reduce pain and support healing, while also improving circulation and reducing inflammation.
Most people feel little to no pain during acupuncture because the needles are extremely thin. Many patients describe sensations like gentle pressure, warmth, or mild tingling. Any discomfort is typically minimal and brief.
Acupuncture may help with:
- Pain relief and improved mobility
- Reduced muscle tension and inflammation
- Stress reduction and better emotional balance
- Improved sleep
- Enhanced overall well-being
It can be used alone or alongside other treatments as part of a holistic health plan.
Yes. Acupuncture is frequently used to support pain relief for musculoskeletal conditions — including neck, shoulder, and back pain — by stimulating the body’s healing responses and easing muscle tension. Many patients find it particularly helpful when conventional care has provided incomplete relief.
Acupuncture is commonly used to help reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches and migraines by addressing patterns of tension and nerve irritation that contribute to symptoms.
Southside Acupuncture + Herbs
2501 West 103rd Street, Lower Level, Suite B05
Chicago, IL
60655
312-471-0677
hello@southsideacu.com
