Acupuncture in Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Cody Muren offers traditional and orthopedic acupuncture in Jacksonville at Full Swing Healthcare on Beach Blvd. Two frameworks. One goal: less pain.
Two Frameworks. One Goal: Less Pain.
Most people who write off acupuncture have never had it explained to them physiologically. In Jacksonville the reputation of acupuncture is still stuck somewhere between spa treatment and folk medicine. Dr. Cody Muren uses it as a clinical tool: thin needles placed at precise anatomical points to modulate pain signals through the nervous system, drive local blood flow into damaged tissue, and interrupt the pain-spasm-pain cycle that keeps injuries from healing. You don’t have to believe in meridians. You just have to give the physiology room to work.
Thin, sterile single-use needles are placed at specific anatomical points to modulate pain signals through the nervous system, stimulate local blood flow, reduce inflammation, and interrupt the pain-spasm-pain cycle that keeps injuries from healing. This is why acupuncture works alongside chiropractic adjustments and StemWave shockwave therapy: each works on a different physiological layer of the same problem.
Dr. Cody Muren, DC
Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate. TPI Certified. Certified in functional acupuncture and orthopedic needling techniques. Has treated Jacksonville athletes, auto accident patients, and chronic pain sufferers using acupuncture as part of multi-modal care plans.
Conditions Acupuncture Addresses at Full Swing
Acupuncture is most effective as part of a broader treatment plan. For neck pain and cervicogenic headaches, we target cervical trigger points to release the muscular tension driving both stiffness and head pain , often on the same visit as a cervical adjustment. For low back pain, lumbar needling addresses the paraspinal nerve roots that manipulation alone doesn't fully reach.
Sciatica responds well to points along the sciatic nerve pathway that reduce the neurological irritation causing the shooting or burning sensation down the leg. For sports and overuse injuries: tendinopathy, rotator cuff problems, IT band syndrome. Acupuncture increases local blood flow and reduces scar tissue formation alongside our StemWave shockwave and IASTM protocols.
Beyond musculoskeletal complaints, traditional Chinese acupuncture addresses systemic issues including stress, insomnia, digestive problems, and immune function, areas where the whole-body meridian approach has the most documented evidence.
Your First Acupuncture Visit at Full Swing
Your first visit begins with an assessment, not needles. Dr. Muren reviews your history, identifies the dominant pain pattern, and determines whether traditional or orthopedic acupuncture is the better starting point for your presentation.
Needles are left in place for 20–30 minutes. Most patients feel a dull ache or heaviness at needle sites. This is called de qi and indicates correct point activation. It is not pain. Sessions are usually combined with chiropractic on the same visit to maximize tissue response while the nervous system is in a receptive state.
Most patients notice improvement after 3–6 sessions. Chronic conditions may require longer initial courses. Dr. Muren will give you a realistic timeline at your first visit. We don’t run open-ended treatment plans.
Acupuncture Near You on Beach Blvd
Full Swing Healthcare is at 13770 Beach Blvd, Suite 4, Jacksonville, FL 32224, serving patients from Southside, Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville Beach, Fleming Island, and the greater Jacksonville metro. We are one of the few Jacksonville chiropractic clinics that integrates both orthopedic and traditional acupuncture under one roof, combined with StemWave shockwave, therapeutic massage, and IASTM.
Same-day acupuncture appointments are often available. Call (904) 539-3352 or book online.
Acupuncture FAQ: Jacksonville, FL
Does acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture needles are hair-thin, nothing like a hypodermic needle. Most patients feel a mild dull ache or warmth at the needle site, which is normal and indicates correct point activation. Actual pain is rare and usually means the needle needs minor adjustment.
Does insurance cover acupuncture in Jacksonville, FL?
Some plans cover acupuncture, particularly for back and neck pain. Florida Blue, United Healthcare, and Humana all have plans that include acupuncture coverage. We verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. See our insurance page for details.
How many sessions will I need?
Acute injuries typically respond in 3–6 sessions. Chronic conditions may require 8–12. Dr. Muren gives you an honest timeline at your first visit and re-evaluates regularly. We don’t sign patients to open-ended treatment plans.
Can I combine acupuncture with chiropractic on the same visit?
Yes, and we recommend it for most musculoskeletal conditions. Acupuncture relaxes the surrounding musculature, making the joint more responsive to adjustment. The combined effect is consistently better than either alone for neck pain, back pain, and post-injury rehabilitation.
Ready to Come In?
Same-day appointments available. 13770 Beach Blvd, Suite 4, Jacksonville, FL 32224.