If you're suffering from back pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Finding relief can seem daunting when over-the-counter medications and stretches provide only temporary reprieve. However, there is hope—acupuncture can offer lasting relief for many types of back pain.
Acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the strategic placement of thin needles into specific points on the body. This technique has been used for thousands of years to treat pain and facilitate healing. Modern research has shown acupuncture causes the release of endorphins, your body's natural pain-relieving chemicals, as well as increased blood flow and reduced inflammation.
At Comfort Chiropractic & Acupuncture, acupuncture for back pain is one of our specialties. With each customized treatment plan, we aim to get to the root cause of your discomfort to provide both immediate and long-term relief.
Acupuncture can treat various types of back pain, including:
- Chronic lower back pain - Acupuncture increases blood flow to relax muscles, tendons and ligaments while also reducing inflammation.
- Herniated discs - Acupuncture helps reduce the inflammation and pressure caused by bulging or ruptured discs.
- Sciatica - Acupuncture points along the sciatic nerve pathway decrease pain and muscle spasms.
- Scoliosis - Acupuncture releases muscle tension to help straighten curvature of the spine.
- Spinal stenosis - Acupuncture boosts circulation to the nerves being compressed.
- Our acupuncturist, Dr. Orlasky, takes a holistic approach to back pain relief by evaluating your diet, exercise routine, stress levels, and posture. This full-body perspective allows us to develop a customized treatment plan that addresses the root causes behind your discomfort.
A typical acupuncture session takes about an hour and involves placing sterile, hair-thin needles at strategic points on your back, legs, and potentially arms and hands. Most patients report feeling little to no pain as the needles are inserted. In fact, many find the treatments deeply relaxing. The number of acupuncture sessions needed depends on the severity and chronic nature of your back pain.
In addition to needles, we may use techniques like cupping, moxibustion, or electroacupuncture to amplify your treatment. Cupping uses glass cups on the skin to create suction and increase blood flow. Moxibustion involves burning dried mugwort near acupuncture points to stimulate healing. Electroacupuncture sends small electrical currents through the needles to trigger the release of pain-relieving chemicals.
Our holistic approach looks at contributing factors
Our acupuncturist, Dr. Orlasky, takes a holistic approach to back pain relief by evaluating your diet, exercise routine, stress levels, and posture. This full-body perspective allows us to develop a customized treatment plan that addresses the root causes behind your discomfort.
What to expect during an acupuncture session
A typical acupuncture session takes about an hour and involves placing sterile, hair-thin needles at strategic points on your back, legs, and potentially arms and hands. Most patients report feeling little to no pain as the needles are inserted. In fact, many find the treatments deeply relaxing.
The number of acupuncture sessions needed depends on the severity and chronic nature of your back pain. In addition to needles, we may use techniques like cupping, moxibustion, or electroacupuncture to amplify your treatment:
Cupping uses glass cups on the skin to create suction and increase blood flow.
Moxibustion involves burning dried mugwort near acupuncture points to stimulate healing.
Electroacupuncture sends small electrical currents through the needles to trigger the release of pain-relieving chemicals.
Don't let back pain continue to interfere with your quality of life. The expert acupuncturists at Comfort Chiropractic & Acupuncture can help you find relief through customized treatments focused on your specific condition. With a combination of ancient practices and modern research, acupuncture offers an effective way to treat back pain naturally and holistically.
Contact us today to see how acupuncture can get you back to doing the activities you love, pain-free. We look forward to helping you move along the path to health and wellness!
