Pain Is An Extremely Common Problem
One in 5 Australians aged 45 and over are living with persistent, ongoing pain. This pain is often disabling and stressful, leading to an inability to work and enjoy life to their potential.
All of us have experienced pain at some point in our lives, it’s a part of being human, living and learning. Only when the severity of pain becomes ongoing or unbearable, it becomes a real problem and we begin to focus more on it. Pain may range from initially distracting, to becoming ongoing and debilitating in nature. No one likes having pain and the impact can be devastating if not dealt with in an appropriate manner.
How People Respond To Pain Matters
When it comes to pain, people respond in various ways-some are highly sensitive to the minute details and others are oblivious or ‘push on’ until an event comes along that ‘breaks the camel’s back’. We see people present to our clinic with different behaviours:
The Proactive Approach
People who act quickly when injured or pain develops and reach out to healthcare professionals like us for assistance. This group consists of highly sensitive types and also past clients of ours-they have been down the path of pain before, know how bad it can get and are also keen to get back to their ideal lifestyle ASAP.
Proactively dealing with pain means:
- The problem is easier to diagnose and provides a more accurate prognosis for recovery
- Respond faster and more positively to treatment
- Require less treatment frequency and duration
- Are far less likely to develop chronic pain with associated healthcare complications
- Get back to their ideal lifestyle with a higher quality of life
The Wait And See Approach
These are the people who hope that the pain will get better on it’s own with a bit of rest, or are possibly relying on our good friend Dr Google to fix their issue. Sometimes these people have actually been taking action by seeking help from healthcare professionals but haven’t found the right fit for their situation yet and persist with this non-productive approach even when they aren’t seeing progress.
Unless both the symptoms and underlying factors are addressed appropriately, we know that time and time again, pain gets worse over time.
Slow actions takers typically:
- Present with multiple healthcare complaints which have developed in relation to each other, taking prescribed medication which means that it is more difficult to diagnose exactly what is causing symptoms and clearly advise prognosis
- Take longer to respond to treatment
- Need more treatment frequency and duration to get back on track
- Are much more likely to develop chronic pain and associated healthcare complications
- Reach out for help when they can’t handle the pain anymore-they are debilitated by pain which leads to an inability to work to potential, sleep soundly throughout the night, are constantly tired, emotionally stressed and anxious, typically develop headaches or digestive issues and feel like nothing is getting better.
- Responds better when they start to take action and engage in effective treatments that a healthcare professional can provide.
Both of these groups ultimately want to get back to their former lifestyle-whether it be enjoying working to their full potential, having the headspace to enjoy an active social life or relationship with their wife/husband/family or getting back to their sporting hobbies. Taking appropriate action is essential to resolve pain and get back on track.
Types Of Pain That We Treat
Through in-depth diagnosis of symptoms and underlying causative factors and utilising evidence based treatment methods, we regularly treat a wide range of painful conditions to help people get back on track with their ideal lifestyles.
Some of the types of pain that we treat are:
Impact: may have multiple causes ranging from mild to severe in nature and be debilitating, shooting and burning in nature. May also be associated with pins/needles and numbness or decreased strength in the affected area. If left untreated, may lead to nerve damage including long-term pain and also decrease in the ability to feel and move parts of the body.
Our Approach: identify the cause of nerve compression/damage that is causing nerve pain and address this with combinations of Acupuncture/Electrical Stimulation to relieve pain fast, stimulate the healing process and give appropriate lifestyle advice to ensure that nerve pain doesn’t relapse.
Impact: nagging, aching and throbbing pain that often causes both an inability to open the mouth fully to eat or talk and associated with tension headaches and stress/anxiety. If left untreated, can lead to ongoing debilitation and impact on overall health.
Our Approach: identity whether the pain is due to trauma or internal nervous tension, treat the face/jaw to reduce inflammation and pain with combinations of Acupuncture/manual release techniques. Finally address underlying factors with lifestyle changes or Herbal Medicines to ensure that the pain doesn’t return.
Impact: repetitive and debilitating due to the intensity of pain and associated nausea, light/sound sensitivity, visual disturbance, insomnia and fatigue. If left untreated it will persist and often leads to more frequent and severe migraines.
Our Approach: identify the causative factor(s) and apply treatment of Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, Deep Tissue Muscle Release Therapy and Herbal Medicine to reduce both the severity and frequency of headache/migraine. In combination with these therapies, lifestyle advice is provided to prevent the relapse of this condition.
Impact: aching, constant pain that typically affects the ability to use the entire arm which has a significant impact on quality of life. If left untreated, it may lead to inflammation of neighbouring tissues and further health issues.
Our Approach: identify the causative factor(s) and apply treatment of Acupuncture, Electrical Stimulation, Cupping Therapy and Deep Tissue Muscle Release Therapy to reduce the severity of shoulder pain and improve range of movement. Once pain is stabilised, specific exercises and lifestyle advice are prescribed to prevent relapse of the condition.
Impact: pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. In addition, the pain may radiate down the leg or worsen with bending, twisting, lifting, standing or walking. If left untreated may lead to decreased physical capacity, weight gain and further health complaints.
Our Approach: identify the causative factor(s) and apply treatment of Acupuncture, Electrical Stimulation, Cupping Therapy and Deep Tissue Muscle Release Therapy to reduce the severity of back pain and improve physical capacity. Once pain is stabilised, specific exercises and lifestyle advice are prescribed to prevent relapse of the condition.
Impact: due to spinal nerve compression is typically one-sided, involves inflammation, shooting, electric-like pain and often pins and needles and numbness in the affected leg. If left untreated may lead to nerve damage including chronic pain, numbness and decreased physical strength in the affected leg.
Our Approach: identify where the nerve is compressed and apply treatment of Acupuncture, Electrical Stimulation, Cupping Therapy and Deep Tissue Muscle Release Therapy to reduce the compression of the sciatic nerve and return normal nerve function to resolve sciatica symptoms. Once sciatica is stabilised, specific exercises and lifestyle advice are prescribed to prevent relapse of the condition.
Impact: pain may be shooting, aching or burning in nature and affect the inside/outside regions of the hip joint. Due to the location may lead to difficulty getting comfortable sleeping and also decrease physical capacity to sit or stand and walk. If left untreated may lead to altered gait and further back/leg issues.
Our Approach: identify the nature of hip pain and apply treatment of Acupuncture, Electrical Stimulation, Cupping Therapy and Deep Tissue Muscle Release Therapy to reduce inflammation and hip pain to restore physical capacity. Once hip pain is stabilised, specific exercises and lifestyle advice are prescribed to prevent relapse of the condition.
Impact: often involves decreased range of motion, leads to tension headache and an inability to focus on tasks. If left untreated may lead to osteoarthritis, chronic pain and even nerve pain in the arm.
Our Approach: address neck pain with combinations of Acupuncture and deep tissue muscle release techniques to provide fast relief and then address the underlying factors such as posture with lifestyle and exercise advice to ensure that neck pain is dealt with both promptly and in a manner to ensure that it doesn’t come back.
Impact: incredibly common and can range from monthly to constant cramping, aching pain that can be severe and debilitating in nature. Commonly associated with emotional distress, acne, abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, back pain and even medical conditions which may cause infertility.
Our Approach: identify the causative factor(s) of menstrual pain and apply treatment of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to reduce both the severity and frequency of menstrual pain. In combination with these therapies, lifestyle advice is provided to prevent the relapse of this condition and improve overall quality of life.
Impact: when significant, may be extremely debilitating due to an inability to weight-bear and may be sharp, dull, numbing, tingling, burning, radiating, or aching in nature. If left untreated may lead to poor posture, gait and aggravation of other health issues..
Our Approach: address neck pain with combinations of acupuncture and deep tissue muscle release techniques to provide fast relief and then address the underlying factors such as ankle/foot posture with lifestyle and exercise advice to ensure that pain is dealt with both promptly and in a manner to ensure that it doesn’t come back.
Impact: chronic, continuous burning or throbbing pain, usually in the arm, leg, hand or foot that is typically more severe than what would be expected from the injury that caused it. Often associated with hypersensitivity to touch and cold, changes in skin colour, temperature, joint stiffness, muscular weakness and spasms leading to a decreased physical capacity. If left untreated, complex regional pain syndrome is a significant debilitating health condition leading to permanent nerve damage.
Our Approach: address chronic regional pain syndrome with combinations of Acupuncture, electro-Acupuncture and deep tissue muscle release techniques to provide relief and then address the underlying factors such as overall health and nervous system damage with lifestyle and exercise advice to achieve maximum ongoing pain relief.
Impact: causes pain all over the body, sleep problems, fatigue, hypersensitivity to pain and often emotional distress. Frequently associated with migraine, anxiety/depression, jaw pain, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Our Approach: address fibromyalgia with combinations of Acupuncture, electro-Acupuncture and deep tissue muscle release techniques to provide relief and then address the underlying factors such as overall health and stress syndrome with lifestyle and exercise advice to achieve maximum ongoing pain relief.
Impact: can have a profound impact on a person’s quality of life and wellbeing due to acute and chronic pain, decreased physical capacity and associated mental health issues associated with management of the condition. If left untreated, will likely continue and get worse over time leading to increased pain and further reduced physical capacity.
Our Approach: reduce the severity of arthritis pain by reducing inflammation and swelling in the affected joints with combinations of Acupuncture and electro-Acupuncture to provide fast relief and then address the underlying factors such as joint instability with lifestyle and exercise advice to ensure that pain is dealt with both promptly and in a manner to ensure that it doesn’t relapse and further deteriorate over time.
Impact: recurrent, chronic burning pain in the centre of the chest that may be worse at night when trying to sleep leading to insomnia and cause difficulty swallowing, a sensation of a lump in the throat and is also associated with chronic laryngitis, asthma and sinus congestion. If left untreated, it may lead to more significant and permanent gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, gastro-oesophageal ulcers, bleeding and gastro-oesophageal cancer.
Our Approach: identify the causative factor(s) of reflux and apply treatment of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to reduce both the severity and frequency of reflux pain. In combination with these therapies, lifestyle advice is provided to prevent the relapse of this condition and improve overall quality of life.
Impact: A chronic condition causing cramping abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhoea or constipation, or both which may be after every meal or otherwise aggravated by emotional stressors and lifestyle. If left untreated, it isn’t associated with serious medical complications but significantly impacts quality of life in the form of emotional stressors, decreased physical capacity and social life implications.
Our Approach: Identify the causative factor(s) of irritable bowel syndrome and apply treatment of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to decrease underlying stress syndrome, improve gastro-intestinal system health and reduce both the severity and frequency of irritable bowel syndrome pain. In combination with these therapies, lifestyle advice is provided to prevent the relapse of this condition and improve overall quality of life.
Impact: Persistent debilitating pain that lasts for more than 3 months after surgery. Differs in location compared to pain prior to surgery and pain is typically stabbing, shooting and electric-like in nature. If not effectively dealt with, may lead to significantly decreased quality of life, decreased physical capacity and cognitive function and opioid overuse/addiction due to the debilitating pain.
Our Approach: Apply treatment of Acupuncture and electro-Acupuncture therapy to reduce the severity of post-surgical pain and improve physical and mental capacity. Once pain is stabilised, specific exercises and lifestyle advice are prescribed to prevent relapse of the condition.
Impact: Pain starts off intermittent and mild and develops gradually with repetitive movements until it becomes unbearable and constant pain which may be aching, stabbing and excruciating in nature. If left untreated, the condition only gets worse and may lead to other health complaints.
Our Approach: Address repetitive strain injury pain with combinations of Acupuncture and deep tissue muscle release techniques to provide fast relief and then address the underlying factors with lifestyle and exercise advice to ensure that pain is dealt with both promptly and in a manner to ensure that it doesn’t relapse.
The Nature Of Pain
Pain can range in nature from what we call acute pain which can indicate that you have been recently injured to chronic pain which is ongoing.
Acute Pain
Acute pain starts suddenly and when the injury heals, the pain stops. Pain from an acute injury is due to an increase in pressure from inflammation at the site of the injury which activates pain receptors responsible for the transmission of pain signals to the brain. This inflammation in local tissues leads to swelling that is seen as part of the body’s healing response.
Examples of acute pain are:
- Muscle strains
- Stiff neck from sleeping awkwardly
- Sprained ankle/wrist
- Bursitis
- Back pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain continues until after the injury has healed, lasting for weeks, months and even years. In this instance, the pain receptors which were activated by inflammation and raised local pressure from swelling during the acute injury continue to transmit signals to the brain that there is an injury.
Although not completely understood, It is thought that chronic pain is due to nerves that have become damaged and also a failure in the way that the brain ‘maps’ sensory information.
Chronic Pain and Quality Of Life
Chronic pain is inherently debilitating and over time leads to many other health complaints.
For instance, 2/3 of people with chronic pain report problems sleeping. The lack of sleep leads to a heightening of anxiety and a reduction in pain thresholds. This reduction in pain threshold results in the chronic pain being felt in a more severe manner than initially leading to even worse sleep quality and the situation develops into a frustrating, self-defeating cycle of pain and insomnia.
According to this systematic review, unrelieved, chronic pain causes significant stress on the body to the point that it can lead to:
- Anxiety/Depression
- Sleep Disorders
- Weight Gain
- Decreased capacity to exercise and self-manage pain
- An increased likelihood to smoke and drink alcohol
- Increased likelihood to suffer from heart and respiratory disease
- More types of chronic pain
Chronic pain is a financial burden to sufferers through their decreased ability to function for work and to receive medical treatment and an extreme emotional cost to the sufferer and their friends and family.
Examples of chronic pain include:
- Migraines which is the 3rd most common disease in the world
- Fibromyalgia with muscle pain
- Neuropathic Pain
- Post-surgical Pain
- Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
Medications vs Natural Solutions For Pain Relief
Medications
Medications are often prescribed to assist with pain as a first-line treatment option, as they are convenient and fast to have an effect. Typically issues develop due to the short-lived effects of pain relief medication if they are effective and the side effects related to them. There are 2 classes of medications commonly prescribed for pain relief-Opioids and NSAIDs(Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories).
Opioids
Despite this ease of use, only 23% of patients with chronic pain find pain-killer drugs, ‘Opiates’(Morphine, Endone, Tramadol etc) effective at reducing pain.
In a recent review, it was established that opioid medications at recommended doses were not effective for low back pain and with prolonged prescription of opioids, chronic back pain sufferers actually experience more back pain than if they hadn’t been taking opioid medication.
What’s worse, opioid medications are highly addictive leading to opiate abuse and depression which have become a common part of the pain equation and contributing to the epidemic of opioid addiction and deaths due to overdose which is significantly higher than that of heroin!
NSAIDs
NSAIDs are the most commonly used medications in the world and commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment for pain. NSAIDs are mostly used for the treatment of patients suffering from pain and inflammatory conditions such as chronic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative surgical conditions, menstrual cramps and even used extensively as general pain relieving and reducing fever.
NSAIDs include commonly known medications such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, voltaren and Mobic.
In spite of this vast beneficial effect on pain and reducing fever, NSAIDs are well known for multiple severe side effects including:
- Causing gastrointestinal harm such as indigestion and stomach ulcers
- Cardiovascular disease and increased risk of acute heart attack even in healthy people
- Kidney damage causing sudden kidney failure and even progressive kidney damage
- Impairment of liver function due to toxicity
It’s for these reasons, that our clinic is passionate about providing natural solutions for pain relief.
Natural Solutions For Pain Relief
Natural therapies are highly attractive for the simple reason that they present very few adverse effects. In fact, research shows that some natural therapies are more effective than medications when it comes to reducing pain both in the short term and long-term.
Some of the ways we address pain relief in our clinic are through the following treatment therapies.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can be used to relieve stress and anxiety, help with pain, relax the muscles and assist with the healing of injuries.
It has been shown that massage therapy reduces cortisol levels (a stress inducing hormone), while increasing other hormones that have a positive effect on pain relief and wellbeing such as endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.
Cupping Therapy
Suction from cupping draws fluid into the treated area. This suction force expands and causes tiny blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin to dilate to improve circulation to the treated area. This has an effect to reduce muscular tension and swelling and inflammation locally by improving blood circulation. Your body treats the cupping area like an injury; It sends more blood cells to the area to stimulate the natural healing process which has an effect to reduce pain.
Although research is in it’s early stages for cupping therapy, so far it has been shown that cupping therapy is effective in treating chronic back pain and neck pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is well known for its effectiveness in the treatment of pain. Acupuncture has become popular around the world for its unique role in reducing the suffering in patients experiencing pain. There is now lots of thorough evidence supporting Acupuncture’s role in the treatment of specific painful conditions. For instance, in a recent systematic review involving 1077 participants with pain ranging from neck and back pain to carpal tunnel syndrome, to painful periods, it was found that Acupuncture was more effective in relieving pain than placebo or painkiller injections.
- Acupuncture stimulates sensory nerves where the needle is inserted that transmits a signal through to the spinal cord and results in deactivation of the pain centres in the brain.
- Acupuncture activates a number of the body’s own opioids (Endorphins and Enkephalins) and enhances the brain’s sensitivity to opioids in order to have an effect to reduce pain, modulate pain perception, regulate appetite and emotions
- Acupuncture also stimulates release and regulation of other biochemicals, including ATP, GABA and substance P in order to reduce pain and facilitate the healing process.
Have You Had Enough Of Pain?
When pain is severe and/or chronic and unbearable, natural treatments represent an effective and safe alternative with a long track record of successful use. At our clinic, our expert clinicians have extensive qualifications and experience in delivering best-practice, evidence-based treatments to combat pain of various severity and nature.
Once you have booked an appointment and arrived at our clinic, to get started, the process is simple:
- Initially, you will fill out a case history form to detail your broader medical history, current concerns and treatment goals
- Your practitioner will assess your medical history, ask specific questions and undertake clinical assessments where relevant in order to diagnose what is the cause of your current pain.
- Once the cause of the pain is understood, your practitioner will advise what can be achieved in your situation, what types of treatment and therapy you will need and how long it will take to relieve symptoms(pain) and address underlying factors so that you no longer experience this pain.
- Treatment can commence to relieve pain fast and get you started in the right direction.
If you are looking for assistance with pain, please call our friendly team on (02) 4709 6727 to learn more or book online now to secure an appointment time so that we can help you get started.
I had Andrew do acupuncture on me 1-2 times a week for a big chunk of this year. I usually left feeling really relaxed. I’ve made other lifestyle changes this year as well but I’m now almost 16 weeks pregnant after 3 years of fertility problems and recurring miscarriages. Acupuncture is an important part of my story now and I would highly recommend.
Words are not enough to express my gratitude towards Andrew. I had panic attacks back in May and I was unable to sleep for about 2 months after a family member passed away. I spoke to Andrew over the phone, he asked me to come see him the following morning. Andrew is very knowledgeable, empathetic, very calm and grounded by nature. I was elated when he told me that he is happy to work with me and be part of my healing journey. After 2 sessions I can already feel a significant change in my nervous system. I am sure with the help of Andrew I will be off the medications soon. Thank you Thank you Thank you so much for helping me. The entire team is a very accommodating, I would highly recommend them for being Skillful, proficient and expert at what they do.
I seen doctor Andrew with uncontrollable nerve pain and very stiff movement from the lower back. After 2 sessions I found the pain reduced by 50% and 2 weeks later my movement and pain is alot better.
Dr Andrew was super professional, left me feeling great after my treatment. Would recommend for any expecting mummas!!
Dr Andrew treated me. From my phone consultation right through to my last visit I was cared for in the most professional way. This was my first experience with accupuncture for a long term injury that I had previously treated with cortisone injections. The results I received far outweighed any treatment I had before and I learnt so much along the way. The practice is spotless and the whole team are professional and caring. I can't recommend Evolution enough.
Amazing care and treatment from the team and Dr David is amazing at what he does,really explaining and providing the best care.
Great experience all round. The practice is immaculate, and the atmosphere welcoming. Michelle's radiant personality shines though every visit and she is always ready to help with any enquiries. I could feel an improvement in my knees after the first appointment, and surgery is no longer required. Andrew took the time to understand my conditions and concerns. Thank you Andrew, Michelle, and Kent.
Amazing staff, so knowledgeable and helpful. I always have an amazing experience at Evolution
Fantastic place to come if you have any issues with lower back pain or discomfort Highly recommended this places
Andrew and the team make each experience a warm and welcoming one. The care delivered and professionalism is something I will always remember. Thoroughly recommended.
5 star practitioner, care, and facilities- looking forward to continuing with the Evolution team!
I sought treatment (acupuncture) with Evolution Medical Care recently, after reading through their stellar reviews online. I started seeing Andrew for overall health management with a focus on stress relief, headaches, mild TMJ, a sudden bout of panic attacks, and a fertility boost. It’s been about 5 weeks since I began treatment and Ive noticed I’m sleeping a lot better; the tension that was causing through my body has subsided considerably, as have the other side effects of stress. I have more energy (thanks to sleep), and a calmer demeanour. The clinic is incredibly clean (love that!),and the needles are always new, so no need for concern there. The team are friendly and the operating hours are wide-ranging, so I can go early before work or after 5pm. I recommended Evolution to my husband, who is now going too, and I would recommend it to anyone else seeking treatment. Check out their website as they have a variety of treatments and remedial therapies.
Absolutely amazing experience at Evolution Medical Care, Dr David is very knowledgeable and helpful treating patients. Highly recommend Evolution Medical care.
I have been bringing my elderly mum there for acupuncture All the staff have been really helpful in giving her different treatments for her chronic pain Great work
Feeling so much better with a positive attitude and outcome, wishing to continue my sessions
I’ve been seeing Evolution Medical Care for a variety of issues—headaches, anxiety, and even carpal tunnel during my pregnancy—and they have helped me through so many stages of life. Their combination of acupuncture and supplements has been a game-changer for my well-being. I honestly can’t recommend them enough! Every therapist I’ve seen (usually Dr. David and Dr. Andrew) has been incredible. They are not only highly skilled but also genuinely care about you as a person. The customer experience they provide is next-level—every visit feels personal, supportive, and effective. If you’re looking for professional care with a personal touch, then I would definitely check out Evolution MC, I’m a raving fan!
Very happy with the experience recieved, have had a mix of accupunture, cupping and massaging by both Dr Kent and Dr Andrew Happy with both experiences by them, very comfortable and relaxing, pinpointing any issuse and working out the best method for for desired outcome highly recommended ✨️
Dr Andrew and the whole team are extremely professional and will work with you to achieve your goals, whatever they may be.
I wasn’t sure what to expect. But i had amazing results. I’d highly recommend them
Great people…who genuinely care about achieving a positive outcome
I would like to thank David from Evolution Medical Care for helping me through my neck, dizziness, back and migraine pain, by comprehensively finding the cause of the pain and using a variety of methods to best fix the problems at the source ie acupuncture, cupping and exercises. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you so much 😊
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Andrew and find I am getting some good benefits from the acupuncture. I would definitely recommend Andrew and Evolution medical as a place to go to if you have any injury or aliments.
Andrew and the team and Evolution have been absolutely life changing. After many years of constant disappointment with specialists and Gp's, Andrew was able to turn my health around after 1 visit. I can't thank Andrew enough for the care and treatment that I have received so far. I am so glad I came here...thankyou Evolution.
I had my first appointment with Dr David at Evolutions and had a great experience. I am an anxious person and He made me feel at ease, he explained the process for me every step of the way. Thank you for a positive first experience and every experience since with Evolutions has been nothing but positive and supportive. Thanks so much
With numerous physical injuries leading to mental health challenges i was recommended by a family member to visit Evolution. As of my 2nd visit, I am extremely comfortable, confident and relaxed with my Dr, treatment and progress. I have had more positive results on 1 week than in months of my ongoing recovery. I am amazed & grateful at the early results which are allowing me to sleep better and looking forward to the ongoing progress that is ahead. I recommend anyone managing an injury of any description to give the team at evolution a go at assisting you with your health matters.
Evolution medical is a very warming and welcome medical centre with kind and knowledgeable staff! They helped me so much with multiple of my health issues. I highly recommend they to anyone, especially individuals who want to try a new medical place as you always get stuck being told nothing is wrong with you by doctors but you still feel horrible!
I hav had chronic pain in my back for most of my adult life, I have facet joint and sacroiliac issuesI’m 58. Twelve months ago I started getting pain in both feet. When this pain reached a point of desperation my daughter recommended Acupuncture. I went to see Dr David , After a quick consultation he realised the pain in my feet was coming from my back, and my wonderful world of being pain free began. By my third visit I was being looked after by Dr Andrew and when he asked me how I was doing it suddenly hit me I was 90 percent pain free and I was in quite disbelief. Now I’m just overjoyed and greatfull I finally did something to help myself, instead of putting up with it. I can honestly say I never thought I would get the results I got for my feet pain or my back pain. I’m impressed, and recommend these practitioners if you suffer from pain.
I’m very happy with Evolution Medical Care. They never pressure you into extra appointments, and the PainX supplement is amazing—highly recommend it! Dr. Andrew has been extremely professional and helpful throughout my treatment.
I wish I could put into words how grateful I am for Dr Andrew and the team at Evolution Medical Care. I came to see Dr Andrew with chronic pain concerns as other treatments and medications had not helped me in the past. I was stuck in an endless cycle of pain and anxiety, and it was significantly impacting my everyday life. I’ve been seeing Dr Andrew for acupuncture for 3.5 months now, and I have experienced a remarkable reduction in my pain! This has allowed me to enjoy the things I love again, be more active, and have confidence that I can achieve my goals once more. Dr Andrew is so knowledgeable, compassionate, and truely goes above and beyond for his patients. Not only has Dr Andrew provided me with a better quality of life now, he has given me hope for the future. Thank you so much!! Jessie 🌸
Andrew listened to my concerns and walked me through all the issues and how to resolve them with a caring and helpful attitude. I will be back next week!!
I started seeing Andrew for back and hand pain, but he also treated me for other issues, including headaches and shoulder pain. He is very knowledgeable and always takes the time to understand the root of the problem. The rooms at Evolution are spotless, creating a calm and welcoming environment. I highly recommend his services.
Saw Andrew for my pregnancy at 32w with a posterior baby to help turn the baby into a better position, his professionalism and treatment was amazing. I could feel baby responding during the acupuncture session! Highly recommend for pregnancy support
Evolution Medical Centre is fantastic. I can’t recommend Dr Andrew & his team enough. Professional, caring & very attentive. I’ve felt substantial health benefits as a result of my acupuncture treatments. Highly recommend.
Andrew the owner is a very calming and gentle presence. They have worked wonders for my planter fasciitis and fertility treatment, and both were successful! I am now back for treatment for fertility again. I would recommend Evolution Medical Care to anyone who has any issues. 10/10 for care.
What a great experience, from my initial booking, i have had great customer service, easy to book and great hours. I love getting the reminder the day before. I am really feeling a difference.
Highly recommend evolution mc staff are friendly and professional.
Evolution medical care is truly outstanding and has exceeded all my expectations. Dr David Vo’s knowledge and skills are exceptional making it an experience I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for quality acupuncture care. All the staff are very professional, friendly and welcoming and the premises has such a calm enviroment. I can’t recommend Evolution Medical Care highly enough. Thank you for helping and healing me 🤍
Always felt very comfortable, relaxed and safe. Staff very professional and friendly. Beautiful clean rooms and waiting room. Highly recommend !
Amazing staff, came here for IVF acupuncture and absolutely loved it. Highly recommend!!!
Was recommended Dr Romano by a friend, and first attended this practice years ago. Dr Romano was very professional and assisted with the sports injuries that I received, from initial consultation to recovery. I moved away for work for 4 years and only recently returned. I had a flare-up of an old injury and decided to return to see Dr Romano. I'm in treatment and responding well. I have a fear of needles. However, due to the recovery acupuncture is giving me, I'm happy to put aside my fear for the benefits. I would have no hesitation recommending Dr Romano to anyone for treatment. Very professional and knowledgeable about anatomy and injury management. Highly recommended 👌
The team at Evolution medical centre are incredible. I started seeing Dr Andrew for acupuncture treatment and from the very first session he was so approachable and professional. He took the time to really listen and then thoroughly explain what he would recommend to achieve my goals. They have all been so accomodating and flexible when I have had to reschedule appointments numerous times. I highly recommend this practice!
After one week of acupuncture treatment for an injury I sustained 18 months ago I am already seeing noticeable improvement and mobility. Thank you Evolution Medical Care.
Fantastic medical care. Just the first acupuncture session done by Dr.Andrew Romano has eased my pain so much and a great releif after suffering for almost 8 months. Hopefully few more sessions and my pain totally would be gone. Thank you everyone at Evolution Medical care.
Highly recommend Evolution Medical Care. Friendly Staff, calming atmosphere, and feeling the benefits of what Dr Kent is doing to alleviate some of my Chronic Neck and Nerve pain.
Suffered from sciatica nerve pain had the treatment and the pain was gone highly recommend great team
Had a lovely appointment with Dr Andrew this morning for induction of labour. Feeling relaxed and hopeful. Thank you
I had Andrew do acupuncture on me 1-2 times a week for a big chunk of this year. I usually left feeling really relaxed. I’ve made other lifestyle changes this year as well but I’m now almost 16 weeks pregnant after 3 years of fertility problems and recurring miscarriages. Acupuncture is an important part of my story now and I would highly recommend.
Words are not enough to express my gratitude towards Andrew. I had panic attacks back in May and I was unable to sleep for about 2 months after a family member passed away. I spoke to Andrew over the phone, he asked me to come see him the following morning. Andrew is very knowledgeable, empathetic, very calm and grounded by nature. I was elated when he told me that he is happy to work with me and be part of my healing journey. After 2 sessions I can already feel a significant change in my nervous system. I am sure with the help of Andrew I will be off the medications soon. Thank you Thank you Thank you so much for helping me. The entire team is a very accommodating, I would highly recommend them for being Skillful, proficient and expert at what they do.
I seen doctor Andrew with uncontrollable nerve pain and very stiff movement from the lower back. After 2 sessions I found the pain reduced by 50% and 2 weeks later my movement and pain is alot better.
Dr Andrew was super professional, left me feeling great after my treatment. Would recommend for any expecting mummas!!
Dr Andrew treated me. From my phone consultation right through to my last visit I was cared for in the most professional way. This was my first experience with accupuncture for a long term injury that I had previously treated with cortisone injections. The results I received far outweighed any treatment I had before and I learnt so much along the way. The practice is spotless and the whole team are professional and caring. I can't recommend Evolution enough.
