Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a health care provider. It has been estimated that up to 80% of the world’s population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, with the lower back as the most common location of pain. Acupuncture for back pain recently has become extremely popular method of treatment.
While there is no definitive way to resolve lower back pain, the use of acupuncture for back pain has increased dramatically in the past few decades, based in a large extent to placebo-controlled studies that have validated it as a reliable method of pain relief. The results of a recent study published in the Clinical Journal of Pain3 provide further proof that acupuncture is a safe and effective procedure for low-back pain, and that it can maintain positive outcomes for periods of six months or longer without producing the negative side-effects that often accompany more traditional pain remedies.
Like any treatment, acupuncture does not produce the same result in all people, even when they have the same condition. However techniques first development by Matt Callison, have been proven to greatly improve results of using acupuncture for back pain.
Acupuncture for back pain treatment consists of the gentle insertion and stimulation of thin, disposable sterile needles at strategic points near the surface of the body. Over 2,000 special acupuncture points on the human body connect with 14 major pathways, called meridians. Chinese medicine practitioners believe that these meridians conduct qi , or energy, between the surface of the body and internal organs. It is qi that regulates spiritual, emotional, mental and physical balance. When the flow of qi (of life force) is disrupted through poor health habits or injury, pain and/or disease can result. This special brand of acupuncture helps to keep the normal flow of this energy unblocked and free flowing, resulting in quick recovery from injuries and excellerated healing effect on muscles.
This technique is a great way of treatment for any and all injuries. Combining traditional Chinese medicine and sports medicine acupuncture for back pain treatment, results in a unique blend of sports acupuncture and exercises that can lead to a quick rehabilitation time.
