Acupuncture Treatment for Back Pain
34% of patients, who have seen an acupuncturist, seek acupuncture treatment for back pain because of its reasonable therapeutic option, low-risk recommendation, and drug-free therapy.
Acupuncture treatment for back pain results in significant pain relief, Also, acupuncture appears to be a relatively safe treatment for patients with acute lower back pain. Especially, because patients who prefer acupuncture to other treatments or are hesitant about using analgesic medicines, or are getting sick and tried of prescription medication.
The Integration Of Acupuncture Treatment For Back Pain, Acute Lower Back Pain And Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chronic back pain, acute lower back pain are the most common disorder in the world. 39% of acute lower back pain would appear in adults, contributing to disability both physical hurt and mental distress. Acute lower back pain can affect a patient’s ability to work, socialize, sleep as well as contribute to depression, reduce range motion and decrease in any physical activity.
Acupuncture treatment for back pain has proven its effectiveness from a long history of use in China. The insertion of needles at the acupoints activate the energy beneath the skin, connect the spinal pathway systems. This pain pathway is responsible for all your pain, blockage of energy cause disturbing in this connection.
Common Causes
Because our brain regulates our interior sensations, when you feel pain, your brain sends a signal to various parts of your body. This pain spreads along the pathways of the spinal nerve systems.
For example, when a patient has acute lower back pain, this nerve root pinched along the pathway causes discomfort on the front of the thigh all the way down to the big toe.
According to your medical history, there are numerous reasons that cause discomfort, numbness, weakness, or tingling in a patient when they have acute lower back pain or chronic back pain.
- Back pain due to cancer, fracture, or infection
- Constant radicular pain radiating below the knee
- Complicated chronic back syndromes (e.g., prior back surgery, ongoing medicolegal issues
- Active self-reported substance abuse disorder in the past two years
- A major systemic or neuropsychiatric disease that may present as a confound (e.g., severe fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, major psychiatric disorders, psychosis, seizure disorder, severe cardiorespiratory or nervous system diseases, etc.)
- Use of prescription opioids exceeding 60 mg morphine equivalents per day or steroids for pain
- Presence of typical contraindications for MRI scanning
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture treatment for back pain stimulates the nerve system, causing pain-receptors to release chemicals into the spinal cord, muscles, and brain. Several acupuncture sessions train the muscle and nerve memory to reclaim the flow of energy.
The shift in brain chemistry can benefit patients with pain alleviation because the trouble area has been targeted by acupoints in acupuncture treatment for back pain. The brain releases neurotransmitters or neurohormones to stimulate nerve impulses.
Acupuncture Points for Acute Lower Back Pain
GALLBLADDER
MERIDIAN
GB41
On the dorsum of the foot, the proximal angle between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bone on the lateral depression of the extensor tendon of the little finger.
LARGE INTESTINE
MERIDIAN
LI4
The dorsal side of the hand between the first and second metacarpal bone of the middle dorsal interosseous muscle, opening the thumb and forefinger in the middle of the junction line between the first and the second metacarpal bone.
BLADDER
MERIDIAN
LI4
Between Achilles tendon and the edge of the lateral malleolus of the ankle on the highest point of the malleolus level.
BLADDER
MERIDIAN
BL30
In the region of the sacrum, 1.5 inches lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen.
TRIPLE ENERGIZER
MERIDIAN
TE5
Near the dorsal wrist crease between the radius
STOMACH
MERIDIAN
ST36
3 inches below the patella between the tibia anterior and the extensor digit rum longs muscle
HEART
MERIDIAN
HT3
With the elbow flexed, between the inner end of the cubital crease and the epicondyle of the Humerus
KIDNEY
MERIDIAN
KI7
2 inches above the point R3 on the anterior medial edge of the soleus muscle.
GOVERNOR
VESSEL
GV4
The dorsal midline in the depression below the spinous process of L2.
SPLEEN
MERIDIAN
SP6
3 inches above the medial malleolus in the posteromedial border of the tibia.
BLADDER
MERIDIAN
BL23
1.5 inches toward the lower border of the spinous process of the vertebra, L2. 2 cm lateral to the midline.
BLADDER
MERIDIAN
BL58
7 inches above the heel on the lateral side of the tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle.
Testimonials
“I injured my back from working out, and this had happen before so I took several month of physical therapy. However, this time, I wanted to try a natural approach. After many acupuncture treatment for lower back pain at Lotus Spring, my pain levels have gone from seven to zero; and I could tell that I feel better in every visit…”
Alternative Therapies for Back Pain
Because our brain regulates our interior sensations, when you feel pain, your brain sends a signal to various parts of your body. This pain spreads along the pathways of the spinal nerve systems.
For example, when a patient has acute lower back pain, this nerve root pinched along the pathway causes discomfort on the front of the thigh all the way down to the big toe.
According to your medical history, there are numerous reasons that cause discomfort, numbness, weakness, or tingling in a patient when they have acute lower back pain or chronic back pain.
Acupuncture Cost Effective
Acupuncture treatment for back pain is cost effective because it cost $70-$90 a session. This traditional Chinese medicine approach that uses thin needles inserted at specific points in the body to ease pain, reduce stress, and promote wellness. Chinese medicine holds that the body’s energy, known as qi (pronounce CHEE) flows throughout the body along pathways called meridians. Acupuncture uses the needles, inserted along the pathways, to re-balance the qi and promote health and wellness. Western medicine explains that the needles are inserted into specific points to stimulate nerves, connective tissue, and muscles, which get the desired results.
How Is Acupuncture Used?
Acupuncture treatment for back pain pain is used primarily for pain relief. However, because Chinese medicine holds that the points used re-align the qi throughout the body, it can be used for a wide range of health and wellness concerns, including mental health, gastrointestinal problems, and chronic symptoms. Practitioners use their knowledge of the body’s qi meridians to place the needles based on your needs. Different body systems correspond with different meridians, so placing the needles appropriately will re-align your qi to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
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