During your acupuncture session with us, fine needles will be inserted at pressure points in the body to help ease your back pain, including in the backs of the knees, the feet, the lower back, the hands, hips and the stomach.
If you have upper back pain, in contrast, needles would be positioned in points found in the shoulders, neck and head, as well as the upper back itself. It’s believed that by stimulating these trigger points, the nervous system is stimulated in such a way as to relieve pain, releasing certain chemicals and neurotransmitters, as well as endorphins, to help ease symptoms.
There is good evidence indicating that acupuncture can effectively reduce back pain, with benefits of the practice lasting at least a year. Furthermore, it’s certainly worth noting that this form of Traditional Chinese Medicine is non-invasive and safe, with no downtime or recovery period necessary following a session – so you’ll be able to get back to your normal routine immediately.
Given that many healthcare treatments come with associated risks and side-effects, this reduced risk of adverse effects is just one of the many benefits of acupuncture for back pain. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with the AcuRestore team today.
