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Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine works to restore harmony and energetic balance to the body which in turn stimulates natural healing and promotes health. Acupuncture is one of the main methods used and treatment is tailored to the individual’s needs.
 Acupuncture has become very popular in the United States as a treatment for many illnesses and symptoms, including low back pain. Acupuncture treatments consist of placing very thin needles into the skin in certain locations that are thought to correspond to certain organs and anatomic areas deep within the body. There are several thousand "acupoints" that have been described by traditional Chinese acupuncturists, each of which has a particular significance in the treatment of different diseases and symptoms.
When your practitioner treats your back pain with acupuncture, both local (at the site of pain) and distal (away from the area of pain) needles can be used to help resolve the problem. Distal points are very important, especially in acute pain. Often, needles can be placed in areas other than the back for quick relief.
Acupuncture, when practiced by a skilled individual, is usually painless. While the theory behind how acupuncture works has not been validated by modern scientific investigations, many people have obtained substantial relief as a result of these treatments.
The issue of whether or not to seek the services of an acupuncturist for the treatment of low back pain is largely personal. Today, it is becoming a well-accepted form of treatment, especially as a means of alleviating pain and reducing the amount of medications that someone with low back pain takes. |
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