Can Anyone Tell Me That Does Acupuncture Help In Treating The Problem Of Back Pain?

[ryanjone]

Since last few months I’ve been suffering from back pain. I jus wanted to know that does acupuncture help in getting the back pain problem alleviate as I have heard a few days ago that the acupuncture is helpful for coming out of the problem of back pain. So if anyone from you does know anything relevant to it den kindly help me.

[percy2]

A friend of mine has chronic sciatica and reported good results from acupuncture.

I guess a lot depends on what is the underlying cause of your back pain?

Cheers

[BEENTHEREDONETHAT]

ryanjone............I tried accupuncture on my bad back a few years ago. And it my opinion it did help a noticeable amount.

I went to the Dr. (he was a qualified Dr. and chinese) in Australia. He inserted needles from my feet to my temples. For the most part I was not even aware of them. But when he stuck them in my butocks it just about made me go through the ceiling. I went a total of four times and this happened each time I went. I found the last time I went I broke into a sweat sitting in the waiting room, in anticipation of those needles in the butt.

Consequently I didn't go back again. I immagin different people react differently to the needles, so probly woun't know without trying.

But to sum it up yes it can help relieve the pain and if you take enough sessions the relief can be long lasting. It requires someone with a tougher butt than me. Good luck with it and let us know how it works out for you.

[Rimmer]

I've had needles and they do work up to a point, but maybe you can also try micro tens if the thought of needles bothers you.

Micro tens works on the same principle of stimulating and un blocking chee lines but is less inavasive, also you can do it at home every day and IMHO gives a better result as it stimulates damaged tissue allowing healing to take place.

[MyphuketLife]

I think it will help, a friend had a blown disk lower back, and had back pain and leg numbing.... She did not want to get surgory so she went to the Acupuncture route a few times a week for a month, it really worked as long as she kept going... But in her case she ended up getting the surgery because at the end of the day it did not address the real problem (the disk pushing on the syadic nerve)

I would get an MRI and determine the underlying problem first. As if its a big problem like something pressing your syadic nerve the longer you wait to get it treated (remove what ever is pressing it) the more likely their will be perminate nerve damage.

[Sheryl]

What works depends on the cause of the problem, which can be any number of things.

Acupuncture does provide temporary relief for many types of back pain, and if the pain is due to muscle spasm as opposed to a compressed nerve it may also contribute to alleviating the underlying condition.

Massage (by someone who knows what they are doing), ditto.

Exercises can be even more helpful l but again, it depends on the underlying cause. There is a book of exercises for the back called something like "Cure your back", complete with clear photos demonstrating how to do them, could google for it. In many cases exercise can actually correct the underlying problem. If you do exercise , just use good judgement in terms of avoiding any moves that seem to make things worse. Strictly speaking you should have at minimum an Xray before undertaking exercise/physicla therapy but practically speaking if the pain is not excrutiating, still able to walk about etc, it is not unreasonable to try such measures on your own first (I am currently doing exactly that for my own recent onset of lower back pain). But if there is any numbness or trouble walking or if the pain worsens despite conservative measures then essential to get a proper workup.

Local application of heat and NSAIDs (ibuprofen etc, be sure to take with food) also very helpful.

Of course, best to find out what is causing it. If it persists despite these types of conservative measures get an MRI and consult an orthopedic specialist.

[Artisi]

Simple direct answer - yes it can help - no it can't help - maybe it can help, it all depends on the problem - first step is to establish the cause, you should seeks a diagnosis from a osteopath / chiropractor / MD etc and then decide on the best course of action. DO NOT try and treat an undiagnosed problem.

[Nip]

Since last few months I’ve been suffering from back pain. I jus wanted to know that does acupuncture help in getting the back pain problem alleviate as I have heard a few days ago that the acupuncture is helpful for coming out of the problem of back pain. So if anyone from you does know anything relevant to it den kindly help me.

I hurt my back about 10 years ago and was bent double for the best part of two weeks. I was in agony! Tried visited the usual suspects without success. Then looked at the alternatives. First tried a chiropractor. There were as assortment of clicking and clacking sounds that seemed to emanate from his mouth or a hand held device rather than my back. Then when he had finished his examination and said one leg was longer than the other and suggested a 10 weekly sessions at 50 squid a session. I asked him could he balance my nuts while he was at it? He was a scam merchant. Then a mate said why not try acupuncture? Went the following evening after work to a sports acupuncturist and within 3 hours my back problem was solved... I drove home in agony. Thinking the quack had crippled me I lay down to die! Then unusually for me I fell asleep. I awoke 3 hours later and the pain was gone!

[zzdocxx]

Basically I agree with Sheryl on this.

[Artisi]

" ....Then when he had finished his examination and said one leg was longer than the other and suggested a 10 weekly sessions at 50 squid a session. ..."

Sounds fairly normal for some chiropactors - lock you into a 10 week treatment regime, whereas an honest osteopath or chiro will more than likely suggest / need 3 sessions to bring about change with maybe some later follow treatment.

There is a joke round concerning this style of chiro, a question in their fianl exam paper ask's

Q. " what is the main function of the spine" -

A. Correct answer for the chiro is " to support the chiropractor"

[irakthai]

I have had a chronic back problem for years due to a prolapsed disc between L4 and L5. Over the years I've tried a variety of forms of treatment including acupuncture, massage, Pilates and stretching. In my case I had little or no relief using acupuncture. Massage and Pilates both provided some relief however the costs began to mount very quickly. My saviour was stretching. I stretch and loosen my lower back immediately after getting up every morning and again at night. This has been a real godsend and has improved my life enormously. All it takes is 10 minutes in the morning and another 10 at night, and it costs you nothing.

[griffer]

i had back pain for years...was visiting a chiropractor on and off for years..

he suggested acupuncture as a method of relaxing the muscles that were "guarding" my lower back (ie in spasm).. he put about 12 needles in 2 rows of 6 into my lower back..it was painless, only a minimal prick..

it relaxed the muscles and enabled him to manipulate me...

at a later date i still had to go to hospital (bumrungrad) and have a discectomy... excellent now.