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Pain &
Circulation
Care
Pain is information, not a life sentence.
We improve circulation, ease strain, and help you move more freely.
Pain is information, not a life sentence.
We improve circulation, ease strain,
and help you move more freely.
Pain is information —
not a life sentence.
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture, but at Catch A Fish Wellness, pain is never treated as an isolated symptom.
In Chinese Medicine, pain reflects a disruption in circulation — of blood, fluids, and nervous system signaling.
When circulation improves, pain changes.
When circulation restores, healing begins.
Pain is information — not a life sentence.
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture, but at Catch A Fish Wellness, pain is never treated as an isolated symptom.
In Chinese Medicine, pain reflects a disruption in circulation — of blood, fluids, and nervous system signaling.
When circulation improves, pain changes. When circulation restores, healing begins.
From a Chinese Medicine perspective, pain occurs when something is restricted. That restriction may be caused by:
How CAF Understands Pain
Injury Or Overuse / Not Allowing The Body To Heal
When the body is stressed or overused without adequate recovery, circulation tightens to protect the area. Over time, this protective response can become the source of persistent pain rather than healing.
Inflammation / Body Parts Not Firing Together
Inflammation can disrupt how muscles, joints, and nerves communicate with one another. When coordination is lost, strain increases and pain may remain even after the original issue has resolved.
Poor Recovery / Old Trauma Stored In The Body
Physical or emotional stress can leave lasting patterns in the nervous system and soft tissues. These patterns may resurface as pain long after the original injury or event has passed.
Internal Imbalances Affecting Blood Flow
When internal systems are depleted or strained, circulation becomes less efficient throughout the body. Reduced nourishment to tissues can slow healing and contribute to ongoing discomfort.
From a Chinese Medicine perspective, pain occurs when something is restricted.
That restriction may be caused by:
How CAF Understands Pain
Injury Or Overuse / Not Allowing
The Body To Heal
When the body is stressed or overused without adequate recovery, circulation tightens to protect the area. Over time, this protective response can become the source of persistent pain rather than healing.
Inflammation / Body Parts Not Firing Together
Inflammation can disrupt how muscles, joints, and nerves communicate with one another. When coordination is lost, strain increases and pain may remain even after the original issue has resolved.
Poor Recovery / Old Trauma Stored In The Body
Physical or emotional stress can leave lasting patterns in the nervous system and soft tissues. These patterns may resurface as pain long after the original injury or event has passed.
Internal Imbalances Affecting Blood Flow
When internal systems are depleted or strained, circulation becomes less efficient throughout the body. Reduced nourishment to tissues can slow healing and contribute to ongoing discomfort.
Circulation Is the Foundation
Chinese Medicine defines health as:
Smooth, nourishing, oxygen-rich circulation throughout the body. When circulation slows or becomes blocked, tissues lose nourishment and waste products accumulate. This creates pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness.
Our work focuses on restoring movement where the body has become stuck — gently and intelligently — rather than forcing change.
What We Treat
Patients come to us for support with:
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Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
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Low back pain and sciatica
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Hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain
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Wrist, elbow, and hand pain
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Nerve pain, tingling, numbness
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Headaches and migraines
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TMJ and jaw tension
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Postural and overuse strain
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Lingering pain after injury or surgery
Both acute and long-standing pain patterns are treated — with different strategies for each.
How Treatment Works
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Where circulation is restricted.
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Whether the body is inflamed, deficient, or overworked.
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How stress and posture affect pain patterns.
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How digestion, sleep, and recovery influence healing.
We Assess:
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Acupuncture to restore circulation and calm the nervous system.
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Hands-on traditional bodywork when appropriate.
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Herbal medicine for inflammation or tissue recovery.
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Guidance to prevent pain from returning.
Treatment evolves as your body responds.
Care May Include:
What Chronic Pain Relief Looks Like
Chronic pain relief is rarely a straight line:
Who This Approach Is For:
Most patients notice:
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Decreased pain intensity.
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Longer periods of comfort that grows in duration as they recover.
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Improved range of motion.
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Faster recovery after future injuries.
We track progress carefully and adjust as needed.
This page is for people who:
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Want to understand why they’re in pain.
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Have tried other approaches with limited results.
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Want care that adapts to their body.
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Value long-term improvement over quick fixes.
If pain is the body’s signal, our role is to listen and adapt.
What Chronic Pain Relief Looks Like
Chronic pain relief is rarely a straight line:
Most patients notice:
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Decreased pain intensity.
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Longer periods of comfort that grows in duration as they recover.
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Improved range of motion.
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Faster recovery after future injuries.
We track progress carefully and adjust as needed.
Who This Approach Is For:
For people who:
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Want to understand why they’re in pain.
-
Have tried other approaches with limited results.
-
Want care that adapts to their body.
-
Value long-term improvement over quick fixes.
If pain is the body’s signal, our role is to listen and adapt.