Fort Collins Pain and Injury Acupuncture focuses primarily on pain relief, injury recovery, and restoring movement. Common conditions include back pain, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, knee pain, sports injuries, neuropathy, and headaches. We also work with patients experiencing fatigue, sleep difficulties, digestive concerns, hormonal imbalance, and mental or emotional stress. If you are unsure whether acupuncture is a good fit for what you are dealing with, book a free 15-minute phone call and we will talk it through.

Your first visit starts with a detailed conversation about your health history, current symptoms, and goals. Treatment is performed during the same visit and typically runs 60 to 75 minutes. Follow-up sessions are usually 45 to 60 minutes.

It depends on the condition, how long it has been present, and your overall health. For pain and injury recovery, we typically recommend:

• 2 treatments per week for the first 2 to 3 weeks

• Followed by weekly visits as symptoms improve

• As your progress becomes more consistent, treatments are gradually spaced farther apart to help maintain your results.

Many patients notice meaningful change within the first few sessions.

We practice two specialized styles of acupuncture called Neoclassical Acupuncture and Classical Five Element Acupuncture. These two rare styles of acupuncture are not commonly practiced in Fort Collins or in the broader acupuncture community.

Neoclassical Acupuncture is particularly effective for pain and injury recovery, and often uses just a single needle to produce significant results. NCA is a face-up, clothing-on treatment, making it accessible for people with limited mobility or concerns about needles.

Classical Five Element Acupuncture addresses the whole person including mental and emotional wellbeing giving patients more capacity to handle whatever life is bringing their way.

Yes. Acupuncture needles are approximately the width of a human hair, nothing like a hypodermic needle. Most patients are genuinely surprised by how comfortable treatment is. At Fort Collins Pain and Injury Acupuncture, many sessions involve very few needles, sometimes just one, which makes acupuncture approachable even for people who are nervous about it.

Most patients experience little to no discomfort. You may feel a mild sensation when a needle is placed, often described as a dull ache, warmth, or brief pressure, but it passes quickly. Many people find treatment deeply relaxing.

Yes. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture. Treatment can help reduce pain, improve mobility, decrease muscle tension, and support the body's natural healing response. We regularly work with patients dealing with both acute and chronic low back pain in Fort Collins.

Yes. Acupuncture is commonly used to reduce sciatic pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle tension. Treatment focuses on improving function and reducing irritation along the affected nerve pathway.

Yes. Many patients come in with neck stiffness, shoulder pain, tension headaches, and injuries from desk work, athletics, or repetitive movement. Treatment often helps improve range of motion and bring meaningful relief.