Take My Quiz to See How Musculoskeletal Pain Affects Your Life


​Write the answer to each question on a piece of paper and add up your answers.
​1) I struggle with aches and pains that my  doctor can’t explain.     
   Never=0     Sometimes=1     Usually=2     Always=3

2) I recently suffered injuries in a car accident. 
    True=4     False=0

3) I have had surgery that I have not fully recovered from.
    True=4     False=0

4) I am  unable to participate in my favorite hobbies due to pain.
     Never=0     Sometimes=1     Usually=2     Always=3

5) I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
    True=4     False=0 

6) I have headaches or migraines that interfere with my ability to function.
     Never=0     Sometimes=1     Usually=2     Always=3

Here's how you score regarding Musculoskeletal Pain

Here's how you score:
     0-3       Minimal pain issues.
     4-9       Pain is interfering with your life on a daily basis.
     10-18   Pain has become the overriding theme in your life.

​Here's how acupuncture treatments at Staying in Balance can help with Musculoskeletal Pain:

  • Treatments evaluate structure, muscle tension, weak areas of the body, and range of motion issues.​
  • Acupuncture strengthens muscles, bones and tendons throughout the body.
  • My Japanese style of acupuncture corrects structural problems & targets specific areas that are causing pain.
  • Treatments reduce inflammation in the body.
  • I'll teach you acupressure points that you can massage at home.
  • I'll make dietary suggestions. Did you know that dairy and sugar can contribute to muscular pain?
​Have questions about acupuncture?
​Contact me for a free 20 minute phone or in-person consultation.
​Need more information? Read what I've written about specific conditions.