Pain – Understanding the Body’s Message. Pain is one of the body’s most important signals. Sometimes it appears sharply and clearly, and sometimes as a dull, persistent pain that affects quality of life. Although pain is sometimes perceived only as a symptom, it often reflects a deeper imbalance in the body – inflammatory, hormonal, metabolic or structural. At the Dr. Roy Gonik ND, OMD clinic we regard pain as an important message from the body. The aim of treatment is not only to reduce the pain, but to understand the reason for its appearance and to create a process of balance and healing. Treatment at the clinic combines tools from the fields of:
- Chinese medicine and acupuncture
- Naturopathy
- Functional Medicine
- Medicinal herbs and nutritional supplements
- Therapeutic nutrition adaptation
- Balancing the body’s systems. This approach makes it possible to treat a wide range of pain conditions naturally and in a personally tailored way. Abdominal pain: Abdominal pain is among the most common complaints, and can stem from a variety of causes related to the digestive system, the nervous system and even mental stress. Possible causes: Digestive problems and gas Sensitivity to certain foods Irritable bowel syndrome Inflammation in the digestive system Stress and mental tension Imbalance in the gut microbiome. Treatment methods at the clinic: At the Dr. Gonik clinic the treatment of abdominal pain focuses on rehabilitating the digestive system: Personalized therapeutic nutrition Medicinal herbs to improve digestion and reduce inflammation Balancing the gut microbiome Chinese acupuncture to calm the digestive system Nutritional supplements that support the intestinal lining. Back pain: Back pain is one of the most common problems in the modern population, mainly due to a sedentary lifestyle, physical strain or muscular tension. Possible causes: Strain on the spine Weakness in the back and core muscles Muscular tension Poor posture Bulging disc or herniated disc Inflammation of the spinal joints. Treatment methods at the clinic: Treatment of back pain focuses on reducing pain, improving blood flow and reducing inflammation: Chinese acupuncture to reduce pain and relax the muscles Anti-inflammatory medicinal herbs Adjustment of nutritional supplements for tissue rehabilitation Guidance on movement and posture Complementary treatment to reduce the stress affecting the muscles. Headaches: Headaches can appear for many reasons and sometimes significantly impair daily functioning. Possible causes: Mental stress Work overload or lack of sleep Hormonal changes Digestive problems or food sensitivity Tension in the neck and shoulder muscles Imbalance in the nervous system. Treatment methods at the clinic: Treatment focuses on identifying the main cause of the pain: Chinese acupuncture to reduce headaches and migraines Medicinal herbs to calm the nervous system Nutritional adjustment to reduce pain triggers Hormonal balance where needed Supplements that support the nervous system. Joint pain: Joint pain can appear at a young or older age, and is sometimes related to inflammatory processes or to wear of the joints. Possible causes: Joint inflammation Physical strain or over-activity Cartilage wear Inflammatory processes in the body Nutritional deficiencies Autoimmune diseases. Treatment methods at the clinic: At the clinic we combine several tools to reduce inflammation and improve joint function: Anti-inflammatory medicinal herbs Nutritional supplements for cartilage rehabilitation Chinese acupuncture to reduce pain Adjustment of an anti-inflammatory diet Treating the inflammatory source in the body. Bulging disc / herniated disc: A bulging disc or herniated disc are conditions in which the intervertebral disc presses on nerves in the back or neck area. These conditions can cause local pain, radiation to the legs or arms and sometimes a sensation of numbness or weakness. Possible causes: Physical strain on the spine Prolonged sitting Weakness in the back muscles Injuries or trauma Natural wear of the discs. Treatment methods at the clinic: Treatment at the clinic focuses on reducing the pain, improving blood flow to the area and rehabilitating the tissues: Chinese acupuncture to reduce pain and release nerve pressure Medicinal herbs to reduce inflammation Supplements for tissue rehabilitation and strengthening the nervous system Guidance on correct movement and posture Combining functional medicine approaches to improve the body’s healing processes. Treating pain holistically: At the Dr. Roy Gonik ND, OMD clinic we believe that real treatment of pain must relate to the whole body – and not only to the painful area. Through a combination of natural medicine, Functional Medicine and Chinese Medicine it is possible in many cases to reduce the pain, improve the body’s function and restore quality of life.
- Personalized treatment
- A natural and holistic approach
- Combining knowledge from several fields of medicine
- Clinical experience in treating a variety of pain conditions