Living with Costochondritis
Sharp chest pain that lingers near the ribs or sternum can be alarming. For many, this discomfort is linked to costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage that joins the ribs to the breastbone. The pain may mimic heart issues, making it both distressing and difficult to treat.
Pregnant women may suffer from this condition when they have an ongoing cough which irritates the cartilage.
Conventional care such as pain medication, rest, or physiotherapy may help, but results are not always consistent. Increasingly, people are turning to acupuncture for costochondritis as a supportive, natural option for managing chest wall pain.
How Acupuncture May Support Chest Wall Pain
At Eastern Therapies in Bondi Junction, acupuncture is often used as part of an integrative approach to pain. By targeting specific points on the body, acupuncture may:
- Encourage healthy circulation and reduce muscular tension
- Calm the nervous system to reduce pain sensitivity
- Release intercostal muscles that are difficult to access with manual therapy
- Support overall stress reduction and better sleep
Research published in Acupuncture in Medicine (Alexander, 2022) found that patients with costochondritis experienced pain relief in as few as 1–3 sessions, with improvements in both acute and chronic cases.
Modern Approaches: Electroacupuncture & Motor Points
While traditional acupuncture can be effective, modern methods such as electroacupuncture and motor point therapy may provide additional support. These techniques use gentle electrical stimulation to help relax tight muscles, restore nerve function, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike medications, which work systemically, acupuncture can target both local chest wall discomfort and the broader stress response linked to pain.
Why Acupuncture for Pain Is Considered
Chest wall pain presents unique challenges
- Overlapping muscles and fascia make it difficult to treat.
- Pain can be mistaken for cardiac or organ-related issues.
- Emotional stress often intensifies discomfort.
Because acupuncture addresses both the physical and nervous system aspects of pain, it may provide supportive relief for people experiencing costochondritis.
Ready to Explore Acupuncture in Bondi Junction?
If you’re experiencing chest wall discomfort, acupuncture for costochondritis may be a supportive option. At Eastern Therapies, Bondi Junction, we combine traditional wisdom with modern techniques to create tailored treatments that may assist with pain and improve quality of life.
👉 Book your consultation today and take the first step toward natural chest wall pain support.
