Neuropathy & Nerve Pain

How Our Neuropathy Approach Is Different

As a results-focused practice, we combine traditional acupuncture with modern, evidence-informed tools to support nerve function and comfort over time.

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Your care may include:

• Personalized acupuncture treatments tailored to your symptoms, history, and overall pattern

• Pattern-based diagnosis using Traditional Chinese Medicine to address root imbalances

• Chinese herbal medicine, supplements, or nutritional guidance when supportive

• Adjunct therapies when appropriate, such as:

  • Electroacupuncture (gentle electrical stimulation for nerve pathways)

  • Red light therapy

  • Cold laser (low-level light therapy)

  • Infrared heat therapy

  • Cupping or gua sha for related muscle tension

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All care is delivered in our peaceful, spa-like setting, designed to help your nervous system shift out of “fight or flight” and into a state where healing is more possible.

 

Neuropathy & Nerve Issues We Commonly Support

People seek acupuncture for a variety of nerve-related concerns, including:

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• Peripheral neuropathy in the feet or hands

• Burning, tingling, or numbness

• Nerve pain after injury or surgery

• Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

• Nerve-related facial pain or trigeminal neuralgia

• Restless, uncomfortable sensations that interfere with sleep

• Chronic pain with a strong nerve component

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Support for Trigeminal Neuralgia & Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Certain nerve pain conditions can be especially severe and difficult to manage, including trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain) and post-herpetic neuralgia (persistent nerve pain following shingles). These conditions often cause sharp, stabbing, or burning pain that can deeply affect sleep, mood, and quality of life.

Conventional treatment options are frequently limited to medications that may provide incomplete relief or carry unwanted side effects. Acupuncture offers a gentle, non-pharmaceutical approach that works to calm nerve irritation, improve circulation to affected pathways, and regulate the nervous system.

At Basic Balance, we have seen particularly encouraging results supporting individuals with both trigeminal neuralgia and post-herpetic nerve pain. Many patients report reductions in pain intensity, fewer flare-ups, improved sleep, and a greater sense of control over their symptoms with consistent acupuncture care.

 

How Acupuncture Supports Nerve Healt

Research shows acupuncture supports nerve and pain pathways by:

• Improving microcirculation and blood flow to affected areas

• Modulating pain-signaling pathways in the brain and spinal cord

• Reducing inflammation around nerves and surrounding tissues

• Supporting nerve repair and sensitivity balance over time

• Calming the nervous system to reduce pain amplification and stress

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Many people also notice secondary benefits such as:

• Better sleep

• Reduced muscle tension

• Improved mood and resilience

• A greater sense of ease in their body

 

What to Expect from Treatment

Neuropathy and nerve pain typically require consistent care over time.

A typical plan may include:

• 1–2 treatments per week at the beginning, depending on severity

• A gradual shift to maintenance visits every 2–6 weeks as symptoms improve

• Check-ins each session to track changes in pain, sensation, and function

• Adjustments to points, techniques, and adjunct therapies as your body responds

We’ll be honest and realistic about what we see, while providing a calm, supportive space for your healing process.

 

What Research Shows

Clinical research shows acupuncture supports nerve health by improving circulation, modulating pain pathways, regulating the nervous system, and reducing inflammation. Evidence has demonstrated benefits for:

• Neuropathic pain and nerve sensitivity

• Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

• Diabetic and metabolic neuropathy

• Chronic pain syndromes with a strong nerve component

• Anxiety and sleep disruption linked to chronic nerve pain

Acupuncture is best viewed as an evidence-supported complementary therapy that works alongside your medical care—helping many people feel more comfortable, stable, and at ease in their bodies over time.

 

Who Neuropathy Care Is For

This approach is especially helpful if you:

• Live with burning, tingling, numbness, or nerve pain that affects daily life

• Have tried medications, PT, or other interventions with no or only partial relief

• Want to explore a natural, gentle complement to your current treatment plan

• Feel worn down by chronic pain and are looking for a more holistic approach

• Value being listened to and having your care tailored to your experience

You don’t have to “just live with it.” Supportive care can make a meaningful difference—even in long-standing conditions.

 

Patient Experiences

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“After two years of extreme nerve pain, acupuncture brought me a level of healing and peace I hadn’t been able to find through medication alone. Each session left me feeling better physically and emotionally. The care I received truly changed my life.”

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“After years of severe pain from trigeminal neuralgia and countless appointments with little relief, acupuncture became the most helpful part of my healing journey. My severe pain days have become fewer, and the intensity has decreased significantly.”

— Patient testimonial

 

“After completing 12 sessions for chronic nerve and body pain focused on my lower back, I experienced significant relief. The treatments were gentle, thoughtful, and always supportive. I looked forward to every session and left feeling calm and refreshed.”

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“After completing a 12-week acupuncture treatment plan for trigeminal neuralgia, I have remained pain-free for months. The care was attentive, personalized, and deeply supportive. I always left feeling energized and centered.”

— Patient testimonial

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Your Path to Relief

If neuropathy or nerve pain is limiting your life, there is gentle, supportive care available.

Schedule your consultation or call 603-903-0203 to begin personalized acupuncture for neuropathy and nerve pain in Keene, NH.

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