does acupuncture treat back pain?

Question

Can you use acupuncture to treat cataracts?

Answer 1

Yes: Acupuncture is actually very successful for back pain. The back pain should be muscular in origin and not a spinal disc problem. The needlepoints are at the side of the muscle pain in addition to leg points to help move the chi or the life force energy through the body.

Answer 2

Yes: Acupuncture is a pain management option including pain due to spine issues.

Answer 3

Successful Treatment: Acupuncture can be successful in treating backache, back pain, etc. Recent studies compare acupuncture, chiropractic and physical therapy. Chiropractic was shown to be best for back pain. Acupuncture may be used in conjunction to eliminate acute pain, and rehabilitation should be performed to stabilize for the long term.

Answer 4

Possibly: Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and acupressure is based on similar principles to acupuncture. Although it may symptomatically make your back feel better is unlikely it will cure/treat the underlying cause unless due to musculoskeletal spasm/strain/sprain and the acupressure allows your muscles to relax.

Answer 5

No: Acupuncture is a time honored treatment for pain, nausea, energy and organ imbalance. Also it can help people with addictions who have failed to control smoking or narcotic use for their back pain. The practitioner of acupuncture can be a physician with 200 hours of training, or a non-physician with years of training. Seek someone you can work with for the duration. Maintain hope.

Answer 6

No: Acupuncture should only be performed by a certified medical professional.

Answer 7

No: Acupuncture uses very fine needles in specific energy points and ashi pain points. Identification of these points require skilled training. Also the lungs can be compromised if the needles are placed too deeply.

Answer 8

If trained: If you are a trained acupuncturist and you can reach the necessary points - go for it. I work on my own neck and back but needle insertion can be more difticult. I think it would be very hard to needle specific major acupuncture points on your own back - but dermal peppering can be achieved in a number of areas.

Answer 9

It could: Acupuncture is very old method use to relief pain in any part of the body, it has been used in china india and other countries, I do believe it have roll in the treatment of pain. Thank you.

Answer 10

You have to do what: You could do with what you have to help stablize the broken bone. Good luck. Thankyou.

Answer 11

Depending on the: Type of back pain, it may effectively reduce inflammation ; pain ; increase range of motion ; function.

Answer 12

Acupuncture Efficacy: Acupuncture is a method that stimulates nerves and muscle tissue to release stress and relieve pain. If the pain is due to structural damage, such as fractures, dislocation, or malformation, acupuncture may, at its best, provide temporary relief. Also, as not all chefs cook the same, not all acupuncture treatment provide the same efficacy, so if it didn't work, it doesn't mean it doesn't work.

Answer 13

Waist and Back Pain: Recurrent low back pain is often the result of deconditioned muscles that go into spasm. Regimens that include hydration, heat, NSAIDs and occasionally tranquilizers can help ease the spasm and symptoms. Acupuncture has been helpful in cases of low back refractory to the above treatment or when used in conjunction with the above and other treatment.

Answer 14

Exam: I would suggest a physicial examination and xrays of your back. You can use over the counter antiinflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve (naproxen) if you ar enot allergic to these medications.

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