Traditional & Sports Medicine Acupuncture for Restoring Mobility, Strength, and Relief from Pain
Helping active professionals and holistic health seekers move better, recover faster, and get back to the activities they love.
Care that supports you from your 20s through your 70s, 80s, and beyond.
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Serving Metairie & Surrounding Areas of Louisiana since 2019
Traditional Acupuncture, Sports Medicine Acupuncture, and Functional Muscle Testing to support Mind & Body
Relief from pain, stiffness, mobility/strength issues, and nerve symptoms through a combination of acupuncture, orthopedic assessment, and hands-on-treatment.
What We Treat
Joint Pain &
Sports Injuries
Knee pain, hip pain, and shoulder injuries can limit workouts and everyday activity. Acupuncture helps support recovery and strength.
Nerve Entrapment & Pinched Nerve Conditions
Numbness, tingling, traveling, or burning pain can be due to nerve pathways that are elongated, shortened, or compressed. Treatment helps remove compression and improve circulation.
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Tech neck, desk work, and training injuries can create tension and nerve irritation. Treatment focuses on releasing tight muscles and restoring movement.
Stress & Muscle Tension
Chronic stress can create headaches, held body tensions, and poor sleep. Acupuncture supports relaxation and nervous system balance.
Sleep & Nervous System Imbalance
When the body stays stuck in “survival mode,” sleep and recovery suffer. Treatment helps regulate the nervous system so your body can rest and heal.
If you’re dealing with pain, nerve symptoms, stress, or mobility/strength limitations, acupuncture may help.
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What To Expect At Big Easy Acupuncture
Functional Muscle Assessment
Treatment uses orthopedic muscle testing to identify the source of the pain, limited mobility/strength, or protective behavior. This helps Glenn isolate the problem more directly with acupuncture, manual therapy, and corrective exercises.
Acupuncture, Sports Medicine Acupuncture, & Electroacupuncture
Release tight muscles, calm irritated nerves, and support the body’s natural healing response. Electroacupuncture can help reduce inflammation and encourage muscles and tissues to recover more efficiently.
Manual Muscle Release, Cupping, & Corrective Exercises
Hands-on techniques and cupping help relieve deep muscle tension and improve circulation in areas that feel tight or restricted. Glenn may also recommend easy corrective exercises to reinforce strength and mobility between treatments so improvements last longer.
Custom Herbal Formulas
Herbal medicine supports healing even when you are not on the treatment table. Glenn prepares personalized herbal formulas based on your symptoms, health history, and how your body presents during the visit. These formulas help regulate internal imbalances, support circulation and recovery, and strengthen the body’s natural healing processes so improvements continue between treatments.
How To Get Started
1. Schedule Your First Visit
Schedule online 24/7 or call (504) 650-0027 to book your first appointment.
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2. Personalized Assessment & Treatment
Your first treatment includes both orthopedic assessment and acupuncture treatment, as well as other necessary modalities.
3. Start Moving Better
Acupuncture helps the body and mind. Treatment looks to regulate our nervous system, blood flow, nerve signaling, and muscle tension. Most patients notice improvements in pain, mobility, strength, or muscle tension within the first few treatments.
Meet Your Local Acupuncturist
Glenn Braud, MAOM, L.Ac
Glenn Braud is the founder of Big Easy Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. He specializes in treating pain, mobility/strength limitations, and sports related injuries using a combination of acupuncture, orthopedic muscle testing, and manual therapy.
I utilize a mix of orthopedic assessment, traditional acupuncture, and sports medicine acupuncture. My approach focuses on identifying the cause of pain through patterns of muscle imbalance. Once identified we look to restore strength and mobility so patients can return to their daily activities with greater comfort.
My mission is to help Louisiana with their pain, strength, mobility, and overall health
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