Acupuncture & Pain Relief in Tampa
Struggling with chronic pain, muscle tension, or limited mobility? Dr. Duke offers personalized acupuncture, dry needling, trigger point therapy, homeopathic trigger point injections, and near- and far-infrared light therapy to help manage pain and improve function.
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Targeted Pain Treatment
Identify muscular tension, trigger points, and other factors contributing to your pain.
Multiple Treatment Options
Acupuncture, dry needling, homeopathic trigger point injections, and infrared light therapy.
Individualized Care
Receive a treatment plan tailored to your symptoms, mobility, and response to care.
A Different Approach to Pain Relief
When Pain Keeps Coming Back
Neck pain, back pain, joint discomfort, and persistent muscle tension can interfere with everyday life. At Wholistic Medical Group, Dr. Duke combines acupuncture, dry needling, trigger point therapies, and infrared light therapy to address muscular pain and help improve mobility and function.
Persistent Pain
Discomfort that continues or returns despite previous treatment.
Muscle Tension & Trigger Points
Tight, tender muscles that may contribute to localized or referred pain.
Limited Mobility
Stiffness or discomfort affecting movement, exercise, work, or daily activities.
ACUPUNCTURE & PAIN TREATMENT MAY BE APPROPRIATE IF:
- You experience recurring neck, shoulder, or back pain
- You have muscle tightness, spasms, or trigger points
- Pain or stiffness limits your normal activities
- You want to explore acupuncture or dry needling
- You prefer an individualized approach to pain management
Understanding the Source of Your Pain
Pain can involve more than one muscle, joint, or area of the body. Dr. Duke evaluates your symptoms, movement patterns, muscle tension, and areas of tenderness to identify potential contributors to your discomfort and determine which treatment approaches may be appropriate.
Pain History & Examination
Review when your pain started, where it occurs, and which activities aggravate or relieve it.
Muscles & Trigger Points
Evaluate muscular tension, tenderness, referred pain patterns, and restricted movement.
Individualized Treatment
Select appropriate acupuncture, dry needling, trigger point therapies, or infrared treatments.
YOUR PAIN ASSESSMENT MAY INCLUDE:
- Location, duration, and pattern of your pain
- Muscle tension, trigger points, and tenderness
- Joint mobility and movement limitations
- Previous injuries, treatments, and imaging
- Your activity level and treatment goals
Your Personalized Pain Treatment Plan
Following your evaluation, Dr. Duke develops an individualized treatment plan based on your symptoms, examination findings, and goals. Depending on your needs, care may incorporate acupuncture, dry needling, trigger point therapies, homeopathic injections, and infrared light therapy.
Targeted Treatment
Focus on the muscles, trigger points, and movement restrictions contributing to discomfort.
Multiple Therapy Options
Choose appropriate treatments based on your clinical presentation and preferences.
Ongoing Evaluation
Adjust your treatment plan according to your response and progress.
CARE OPTIONS:
- Acupuncture
- Dry Needling
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Homeopathic Trigger Point Injection Therapy (APIT)
- Near- & Far-Infrared Light Therapy
- Integrative Physical Medicine
Pain Conditions We Treat
Neck, back, shoulder, and joint pain can affect movement, sleep, exercise, and everyday activities. Acupuncture and other targeted therapies may help manage discomfort and improve function.
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Muscle tension, stiffness, and discomfort affecting the upper body.
Back & Hip Pain
Persistent discomfort affecting sitting, standing, walking, or exercise.
Joint Discomfort
Pain or stiffness involving the knees, hips, shoulders, or other joints.
COMMON CONDITIONS:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Upper and lower back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Hip and knee pain
- Joint-related discomfort
Tight muscles and sensitive trigger points can produce localized discomfort or referred pain. Dr. Duke evaluates these patterns and may incorporate dry needling, trigger point therapy, or homeopathic trigger point injections when appropriate.
Muscle Tightness
Persistent tension or stiffness in specific muscle groups.
Myofascial Trigger Points
Sensitive muscular areas that may contribute to local or referred pain.
Restricted Movement
Discomfort or muscular tension limiting comfortable movement.
COMMON CONDITIONS:
- Muscle spasms and tightness
- Myofascial pain
- Trigger point discomfort
- Tension-related headaches
- Recurring muscular pain
When pain persists or repeatedly returns, treatment may require a combination of approaches. Dr. Duke develops individualized care plans that may incorporate acupuncture, dry needling, infrared light therapy, and other physical medicine techniques.
Persistent Discomfort
Pain that continues or returns over time.
Activity-Related Pain
Symptoms that interfere with exercise, work, or daily movement.
Individualized Care
Treatment recommendations adjusted according to symptoms and response.
COMMON CONCERNS:
- Recurring musculoskeletal pain
- Pain affecting daily activities
- Limited flexibility and mobility
- Muscular discomfort during exercise
- Pain-related movement restrictions
Why Choose Wholistic Medical Group
Personalized Acupuncture & Pain Care With Dr. Duke
Dr. Duke Mansell, DOM, AP, is a nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Physician. He combines acupuncture, dry needling, trigger point therapies, and other integrative physical medicine techniques to provide individualized treatment for patients experiencing pain, muscle tension, and restricted mobility.
Established in 2016
A locally established Tampa Bay practice serving patients for more than a decade.
Direct Practitioner Access
Your history, examination, and treatment plan are reviewed directly with Dr. Duke.
Individualized Pain Treatment
Treatment recommendations are tailored to your symptoms, examination findings, and goals.
Practice highlights:
- Over 2,000 patients treated
- 4.9-star patient rating
- Acupuncture, dry needling & advanced pain therapies
- Free 15-minute phone consultation
Dr. Duke has been amazing! My husband and I both use him for different health reasons and he is better than we anticipated. We have been looking for someone with services like his for a long time. He is an expert and very personable. Highly recommend!
Common Conditions We Treat With Acupuncture & Pain Therapy
From persistent muscle tension to recurring neck, back, and joint pain, Dr. Duke offers individualized treatment options designed to help manage discomfort and support better movement and function.
Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Neck stiffness
- Shoulder discomfort
- Upper trapezius tension
- Restricted neck movement
Back & Hip Pain
- Lower back pain
- Upper back tension
- Hip discomfort
- Pain with movement
Muscle Pain & Trigger Points
- Muscle spasms
- Myofascial pain
- Localized tenderness
- Referred muscle pain
Joint Pain & Stiffness
- Knee discomfort
- Shoulder stiffness
- Hip and joint pain
- Limited mobility
Headaches & Chronic Pain
- Tension headaches
- Recurring muscular pain
- Persistent discomfort
- Pain affecting daily activities
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What Acupuncture & Pain Treatment Means Here
At Wholistic Medical Group, pain treatment begins with understanding your symptoms, movement patterns, and previous care. Dr. Duke combines acupuncture with complementary therapies such as dry needling, trigger point therapy, homeopathic trigger point injections, and near- and far-infrared light therapy. Treatment is individualized to help manage pain, improve mobility, and support daily function.
Your Initial Visit
Your initial appointment includes a personalized pain assessment to determine which treatment options may be appropriate.
- Review of your pain history and previous treatments
- Assessment of muscle tension and trigger points
- Evaluation of movement and mobility limitations
- Personalized treatment recommendations
Your Treatment Options
Based on your assessment, Dr. Duke may recommend one or more of the following therapies:
- Acupuncture and dry needling
- Trigger point therapy
- Homeopathic trigger point injections (APIT)
- Near- and far-infrared light therapy
