2 Wembley Avenue, Yarraville Vic 3013
Mon - Sat : 9:00am - 6:00pm | Sunday : Closed
Are you struggling with chronic discomfort? At Pivotal Chinese Medicine, we offer Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques and personalised care for people seeking support with pain-related concerns. Our practitioners offer acupuncture for back pain support and other pain-related concerns, in addition to Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, gua sha and cupping as part of a personalised approach to general wellbeing. Treatment plans may be discussed for people experiencing concerns such as joint discomfort, muscular tension or sciatica-related symptoms, with care tailored to the individual.
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Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach by considering symptoms and individual health history. Our clinic offers Chinese medicine techniques such as moxibustion, cupping, spooning (gua sha) and electro-acupuncture depending on individual needs. Chinese herbs may also be considered where appropriate to support wellbeing. Whether you’re considering acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine, your practitioner can discuss options that may be suitable for your individual presentation and wellbeing goals.
Our clinic offers acupuncture for pain support. We consider a person’s symptoms, lifestyle and health history before developing an individualised care plan.
We can tailor a care plan for individuals seeking out:
Back pain can disrupt your daily life, making even simple tasks difficult. Our musculoskeletal acupuncture approach considers muscle and joint symptoms, lifestyle factors and individual health history. If you experience sciatica-related symptoms or back pain, your practitioner can discuss an individualised treatment approach that may include lifestyle recommendations, posture advice and general exercise guidance where appropriate.
If you’re dealing with persistent shoulder pain, acupuncture for shoulder pain support may be considered as part of a broader approach to care. Pivotal Chinese Medicine provides traditional acupuncture using techniques selected according to each patient’s symptoms.
Shoulder pain can result from various conditions, such as rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder or muscle strain. Acupuncture for shoulder pain support involves stimulating specific points in the body selected according to Chinese medicine principles and the patient’s presentation. This approach may be considered by people seeking non-medicine-based support for general wellbeing.
Neck pain can be caused by poor posture, stress or muscle stiffness. Acupuncture for neck pain support involves stimulating selected points according to Chinese medicine principles. Your practitioner will discuss your symptoms, goals and treatment options during your consultation in order to tailor each session to your specific needs and overall wellbeing goals.
Acupuncture may be considered for people seeking support with general wellbeing while managing sports-related discomfort. Acupuncture for sports injuries support is tailored to the individual’s symptoms, activity level and wellbeing goals.
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves applying heat through burning mugwort near specific acupuncture points. This method may be used as part of an individualised Chinese Medicine treatment plan alongside acupuncture and other therapies.
Electro-acupuncture treatments apply mild electrical stimulation to acupuncture needles. This technique may be considered as part of a personalised approach for people with lower back pain, sciatica-related symptoms or muscular discomfort. Your practitioner can explain whether electro-acupuncture may be suitable for you.
Cupping therapy involves placing heated cups on the skin. It may be considered for people seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine support for musculoskeletal discomfort. Your practitioner will discuss whether it is suitable as part of your individual care plan.
Spooning (gua sha) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that uses a smooth-edged tool on the skin. Your practitioner will assess whether gua sha is suitable for you based on your symptoms, health history and treatment goals.
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If you’re looking for an acupuncture clinic that can provide supportive acupuncture for pain in Melbourne, make an appointment at Pivotal Chinese Medicine. We can help you decide whether Chinese medicine and acupuncture may be suitable as part of your approach to managing pain-related concerns and general wellbeing. Call (03) 9994 6387 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
Chinese medicine treatment is not a substitute for medical care. We recommend consulting with your GP for diagnosis, urgent symptoms or ongoing medical conditions.
The clients who attend our clinic do so for a variety of reasons. They may have physical conditions that they find are supported by treatments at our Chinese medicine clinic, used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Our treatments might be helpful if you’re seeking: