Acupuncture & RMT Strategies for Post-COVID Chronic Pain in Children

When your child got through COVID, you breathed a sigh of relief.

But weeks—or even months—later, something still feels off. They’re more tired. More sensitive. More achy. Less like themselves.

This is the reality for many families navigating post-COVID symptoms in children—also called pediatric long COVID. And while it's more often discussed in adults, we’re seeing more and more kids who need help navigating the lingering effects.

At Same Stars Wellness, we specialize in whole-person, pediatric-focused care that supports children and teens through complex health challenges—including post-viral recovery.

⚠️ What Does Pediatric Long COVID Look Like?

Post-COVID symptoms vary from child to child, but common complaints include:

• Persistent fatigue, even after rest

• Muscle or joint pain without clear injury

• Headaches or lingering body aches

• Brain fog—difficulty concentrating or remembering things

• Mood shifts, including anxiety or irritability

• Sleep issues, from trouble falling asleep to waking unrefreshed

• Sensory changes, such as increased sensitivity to light, sound, or movement

These symptoms are real. They’re frustrating. And they deserve attention.

🧠 Read more about long COVID in children from TIME Magazine

💛 Why This Happens

After a viral infection, the body and nervous system may remain in a state of inflammation and dysregulation. Kids might appear “recovered,” but their systems are still working overtime beneath the surface.

This is where integrative, trauma-aware care can make a world of difference.

🌿 How We Help at Same Stars

We blend the best of pediatric massage therapy, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage, and occupational therapy to support children through complex recoveries.

✔️ Our Post-COVID Care Toolkit:

• Acupuncture
  Gentle, child-appropriate acupuncture can reduce inflammation, support the immune system, and calm the nervous system. It's also helpful for sleep, mood, and pain relief.

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
  MLD helps flush out excess fluid and toxins that can build up after illness, reducing swelling and discomfort while supporting immune function.

• Pediatric Massage Therapy
  Our massage therapists are trained in working with complex pediatric cases. Massage can relieve pain, improve circulation, and help kids reconnect with their bodies.

• Occupational Therapy (OT)
  OT helps kids with pacing, energy management, and executive function challenges—perfect for those experiencing brain fog or sensory overload.

🧒 A Compassionate Approach for Kids Who Are “Just Not Themselves”

We often hear parents say,

“It’s like their spark is gone.”
“They’re tired all the time.”
“Nobody believes us.”

We believe you.
We believe your child.
And we’re here to help.

Our team is experienced in child-centred, evidence-informed recovery strategies—and we always meet your family with care, not judgment.

✅ Ready to Get Support?

If your child is struggling after COVID, you don’t have to wait it out or hope it goes away on its own.

Let’s build a care plan that gently supports healing, improves comfort, and helps your child feel like themselves again.

👉 Book an appointment with our pediatric-focused team
Or reach out to ask if our care options are the right fit for your child—we’re always happy to guide you.

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