Acupuncture for Pain Relief in Lewes
Pain changes how you move, sleep, and live. It may be sharp or dull, constant or unpredictable. Whether it’s from injury, tension, overuse, or something less clear, pain is the body’s way of saying something needs attention.
In classical Chinese medicine, pain isn’t treated as a standalone issue. It’s seen as a blockage — in circulation, in energy (Qi), or in the way your system is responding to stress. Acupuncture helps relieve pain by restoring movement, calming inflammation, and guiding your body back toward balance.
What Conditions Can Acupuncture Support?
People often seek treatment for:
Back pain and sciatica
Neck and shoulder tightness
Muscular pain or joint stiffness
Arthritis and inflammatory pain
Headaches and migraines
Menstrual pain and pelvic tension
Pain linked to digestion or emotional strain
Pain that flares with stress or exhaustion
Even when the pain seems localised, treatment looks at the whole system — to address both symptom and root.
Common Patterns Behind Pain
Pain doesn’t always begin where it hurts. In clinic, I often see patterns like:
Stress-related pain → tension-type headaches, shoulder tightness
Fatigue and depletion → dull, persistent aches or stiffness
Circulatory stagnation → sharp, fixed pain that worsens with rest
Emotional holding → pain that flares with overwhelm or grief
Acupuncture can help shift these patterns without forcing the body — simply guiding it back toward function.
What to Expect in Treatment
Your first session includes a full consultation. We’ll talk through your pain history, lifestyle, energy levels, and emotional state. This gives a clearer picture of what’s happening and where to begin.
Treatment is gentle and grounding. Fine needles are placed in targeted points, and some sessions may include cupping or heat therapy (moxa) where appropriate. Most people feel more relaxed during treatment — and more mobile or less tense in the following days.
Chronic pain often improves gradually, over a course of treatments. We’ll decide together what pace of care works best for you.
Common Patterns That May Underlie Pain
In clinic, I often see:
Pain with tension → often related to stress, Liver Qi stagnation
Pain with fatigue or heaviness → often related to Spleen deficiency
Pain that moves or flares → linked to internal wind or external triggers (weather, emotion)
Chronic dull pain → often rooted in blood or Yin deficiency
Each treatment is adapted to what your body is showing that day. We work gently and steadily to shift the pattern, not just mask it.
Managing Flare-Ups and Preventing Recurrence
For many people, pain isn’t constant — it comes and goes. Acupuncture can help reduce the frequency and intensity of flare-ups, and over time, support your body to recover more quickly when pain returns. With regular treatment and simple lifestyle support, many clients find they experience fewer relapses and greater overall stability.
What to Expect in Treatment
Your first session includes a full consultation. We’ll talk through your pain history, lifestyle, energy levels, and emotional state. This gives a clearer picture of what’s happening and where to begin.
Treatment is gentle and grounding. Fine needles are placed in targeted points, and some sessions may include cupping or heat therapy (moxa) where appropriate. Most people feel more relaxed during treatment — and more mobile or less tense in the following days.
Chronic pain often improves gradually, over a course of treatments. We’ll decide together what pace of care works best for you.
Take the Next Step
If pain is disrupting your life — whether it’s recent, ongoing, or complex — acupuncture offers a whole-body approach to easing it.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to ask questions and see if this treatment feels right for you.
Esaias Hobbs offers acupuncture for pain relief in Lewes, East Sussex. Treatments are grounded in classical Chinese medicine and tailored to each individual — supporting musculoskeletal, hormonal, chronic and stress-related pain with care and clarity.