Work Injury & Musculoskeletal Pain Management

At Demei Acupuncture Clinic in Arcadia, California, we provide evidence-based acupuncture care for work-related injuries, musculoskeletal pain, and repetitive strain conditions.
Our focus is to reduce pain, restore function, and support a safe, timely return to work.

Common Work-Related Conditions We Treat

We specialize in non-pharmacological management of occupational injuries, including:

Upper Body / Repetitive Strain

  • Neck pain & cervical strain (M54.2)

  • Shoulder sprain & rotator cuff strain (S43.4)

  • Elbow pain / lateral epicondylitis

  • Wrist overuse injuries / carpal tunnel–type symptoms

  • Hand & forearm strain from repetitive work tasks

Spine & Back Pain

  • Lumbar strain (S39.012)

  • Chronic low back pain (M54.50)

  • Sciatica-type pain

  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

  • Muscle tension from lifting or overexertion

Lower Extremity Pain

  • Knee strain

  • Hip & gluteal pain from prolonged standing

  • Leg pain due to repetitive stress

Other Work-Related Issues

  • Postural strain

  • Repetitive motion injuries

  • Soft-tissue inflammation

  • Muscle spasm and tension

Our Treatment Approach

1. Pain Relief

  • Evidence-based acupuncture

  • Motor point / trigger point techniques

  • Myofascial release–oriented methods

  • Non-opioid, non-pharmaceutical pain management

2. Functional Recovery

  • Improving mobility and range of motion

  • Reducing muscle guarding

  • Supporting safe return-to-work goals

  • Enhancing circulation and tissue recovery

3. Coordination With WC System

We work directly with:

  • Primary Treating Physicians (PTPs)

  • Adjusters

  • Nurse case managers

  • TPAs & MPN coordinators

We follow all DWC documentation requirements, including:

  • SOAP notes

  • PR-2 forms

  • Functional progress updates

  • Timely submission of records

Why Acupuncture Helps Work-Injury Patients

Research and clinical practice show acupuncture can:

  • Reduce pain and inflammation

  • Improve functional outcomes

  • Decrease muscle tension

  • Accelerate recovery of soft-tissue injuries

  • Assist patients in returning to normal work activities

Acupuncture is widely used in California’s workers’ compensation system as a non-opioid, evidence-supported pain-management modality.