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Acupuncture and back pain
Research in 2002 found that almost 80% of the world's population would suffer from back pain, with low back pain being the most common form. In addition to the high incidence rate, back pain patients are also known to have a high recurrence rate. For patients trying everything from over-the-counter painkillers to physical therapy to relieve back pain, acupuncture is a welcome change. Acupuncture is a natural treatment method that does not require chemicals or surgery. Thin stainless steel needles are inserted into the body at various acupuncture points to stimulate the free flow of chi, or life force, throughout the body. Free-flowing chi leads...
Acupuncture and back pain
Research in 2002 found that almost 80% of the world's population would suffer from back pain, with low back pain being the most common form. In addition to the high incidence rate, back pain patients are also known to have a high recurrence rate. For patients trying everything from over-the-counter painkillers to physical therapy to relieve back pain, acupuncture is a welcome change.
Acupuncture is a natural treatment method that does not require chemicals or surgery. Thin stainless steel needles are inserted into the body at various acupuncture points to stimulate the free flow of chi, or life force, throughout the body. Freely flowing chi leads to a healthy and pain-free body. Major research has established a connection between acupuncture and relief from back pain, particularly sciatica.
Sciatica refers to a type of back pain in which the pain radiates from the buttocks down the legs. Sometimes sciatica pain can also be a result of a muscle spasm affecting the sciatic nerve. Acupuncture can be used effectively to relieve muscle spasms. Results are visible almost immediately and can provide relief within minutes.
Back pain is generally caused by muscles that are not frequently exercised and stretched suddenly becoming overused. Muscle spasms are common in such cases and leave the individual feeling sore, stiff and a dull ache in the back. Patients with sciatica may even experience tingling or numbness. This is generally due to narrowing of the disc space or disc protrusion in the lumbar region.
Acupuncture is used to improve blood flow throughout the lumbar spine and spinal cord. It relaxes the paraspinal muscles and relieves muscle spasms. The increased blood flow better supplies the intervertebral discs with nutrients, increases elasticity and strengthens the spinal cord. Therefore, acupuncture can be extremely effective in reducing the symptoms of back pain. It is important to remember that different patients respond differently to acupuncture sessions and it may take between 4 and 12 sessions to truly feel the difference.
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