What is causing my back pain, and how can I remedy it?
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
Pain in the back can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. Also, the pain can radiate down a leg. Bending, twisting, lifting, standing or walking can make it worse.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese physical therapy that has become a popular and well-researched method for managing this pain.
Overview of Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that may shoot down the leg. Sometimes it can come on suddenly, from an accident, a fall, or lifting something heavy, or it can develop slowly because of age-related degenerative changes in the spine. In some cases, inflammatory arthritis disorders or other medical conditions cause back pain.
Several treatment options
Acupuncture can help relieve pain and treat a range of other complaints.
In our clinic, we often combine acupuncture with other treatment methods to promote the best possible recovery for patients. These may include massage, aromatherapy, and relaxation techniques.
For example, you could combine acupuncture treatments to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation with physiotherapy treatments to tone specific muscle groups and increase flexibility. Or relieve muscle tension with massage therapy and control anxiety and improve sleep with acupuncture.
Acupuncture therapy
Is a traditional therapy based on the idea of energetics in the body.
Treatment consists of inserting needles at various pressure points on the body and through the skin. Needles are not meant to cause pain, harm, or discomfort.
A professional acupuncturist will target energy (or “qi” in Chinese medicine) points for treatment. These are also called meridians, with some being of special benefit to painful nerves and muscles in the back.
Relieving pain with Acupuncture
This holistic approach is a safe procedure and therapy when you see a professional certified acupuncturist.
Acupuncture can be a successful go-to therapy for back pain. It can apply to either lower or upper back pain.