What We Treat at Dr. Chun's Acupuncture — El Segundo
Every patient comes in with a different story. Some have been in pain for years. Some are navigating a major health transition. Some are trying to conceive and feeling out of options.
Dr. Chun takes time to understand the root cause of your condition — not just the symptoms. Treatment is always personalized, always drug-free, and always focused on lasting results.
Here's what we commonly treat:
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Struggling to conceive can feel isolating and exhausting. Acupuncture works by restoring hormonal balance, improving blood flow to the reproductive organs, and calming the stress response that often interferes with ovulation and implantation — all without drugs or invasive procedures.
Dr. Chun has helped many women in the South Bay achieve natural pregnancy, regulate difficult cycles, and navigate fertility treatments with greater ease.
Conditions treated:
· Difficulty conceiving naturally
· Irregular or absent periods
· PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
· Endometriosis
· Unexplained infertility
· Recurrent miscarriage
· IVF and IUI preparation and support
· Hormonal imbalances
· Pregnancy support and morning sickness
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Menopause is natural — but the symptoms don't have to disrupt your life. Acupuncture is one of the most well-researched natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy, with clinical studies showing significant reduction in hot flash frequency, better sleep, and improved mood.
Whether you're in perimenopause or full menopause, Dr. Chun creates a personalized treatment plan to help your body transition with far less turbulence.
Conditions treated:
· Hot flashes and night sweats
· Insomnia and disrupted sleep
· Anxiety, irritability, and mood swings
· Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
· Fatigue and low energy
· Vaginal dryness
· Joint pain and body aches
· Perimenopause symptoms
· Hormone-free relief for women who cannot take HRT
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Neck and shoulder tension is one of the most common conditions Dr. Chun treats — and one of the most responsive to acupuncture. Whether your pain stems from hours at a screen, chronic stress, or an old injury, acupuncture releases muscle knots, reduces inflammation, and breaks the pain cycle that keeps tension coming back.
Many patients feel significant relief within the first 1–2 sessions.
Conditions treated:
· Chronic neck stiffness and tightness (tech neck)
· Shoulder tension and pain
· Tension headaches and migraines
· Whiplash and car accident injuries
· Rotator cuff strain and shoulder impingement
· Nerve pain radiating from the neck into the arm
· Stress-related muscle holding patterns
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Conditions treated:
· Acute low back pain (sudden onset, muscle strain)
· Chronic lower back pain
· Sciatica (pain radiating into the buttock and leg)
· Herniated or bulging disc pain
· Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
· Spinal stenosis-related discomfort
· Morning stiffness and limited mobility
· Back pain during pregnancyion
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Foot pain can quietly take over your life — limiting how much you walk, exercise, and enjoy daily activities. Dr. Chun specializes in treating nerve-related foot pain, including Morton's neuroma, using acupuncture to reduce nerve inflammation, ease compression, and restore pain-free movement without cortisone shots or surgery.
Conditions treated:
· Morton's neuroma (burning or stabbing pain in the ball of the foot)
· Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
· Chronic calf tightness and cramping
· Ankle instability and sprain recovery
· General foot and arch pain
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Acupuncture isn't only for pain. Many patients come to Dr. Chun feeling depleted — worn down by stress, struggling to sleep, running on empty by midday. Acupuncture regulates the nervous system and resets the body's natural rhythms, often producing a profound sense of calm and restored energy that patients describe as unlike anything they've experienced before.
Conditions treated:
· Anxiety and chronic stress
· Insomnia and poor sleep quality
· Fatigue and afternoon energy crashes
· Burnout and adrenal depletion
· Tension headaches
· Digestive discomfort
· Frequent illness and low immunity
· Cold hands and feet (poor circulation)
· Eye strain and screen fatigue