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Postoperative Acupuncture

A non-pharmaceutical recovery tool for managing pain, inflammation, and nervous system responses after surgery

Inflammation Support

Following orthopedic or spinal surgery, many patients experience discomfort, swelling, or limited movement that can be difficult to manage with medication alone. Postoperative acupuncture offers a gentle, side-effect-free option to ease pain, reduce tissue inflammation, and regulate healing. It helps address both local sensitivity and widespread nervous system imbalances that can contribute to poor rest, irritability, or slowed recovery.

Focused on Surgical Zones and Adjacent Tissues

Our licensed acupuncturists tailor each session to support healing in and around the surgical site, without compromising sutures or fragile areas. Treatment often includes indirect stimulation to reduce muscle guarding, ease compensation patterns, and improve function in nearby joints or tissues. Whether you’ve undergone joint replacement, spinal fusion, rotator cuff repair, or similar procedures, treatments are customized to your unique surgical profile and recovery timeline.

Calming the Nervous System for Better Recovery

Surgery places immense stress on the body and nervous system. Acupuncture can help shift patients from a “fight-or-flight” state to a “rest-and-repair” mode by targeting points that regulate parasympathetic activity. This often results in improved sleep quality, reduced post-op anxiety, better digestion, and increased tolerance to physical therapy or mobility exercises.

Cleared by Your Physician, Adapted by Our Team

All postoperative acupuncture treatments at Maverick Health & Wellness require prior clearance from your surgeon or attending physician. Once cleared, our providers design a care plan that aligns with your physical therapy milestones, restrictions, and healing benchmarks. We never use techniques that interfere with medical orders or exceed your body’s readiness.

Who Benefits 

Ideal For:
 

  • Spine or joint replacement surgeries (e.g., hip, knee, shoulder)

  • Orthopedic repair (e.g., ACL, rotator cuff, discectomy)

  • Soft tissue healing following minor or major operations

  • Reducing reliance on medications

  • Supporting sleep, stress relief, and circulation post-op

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