A member asked:

How does acupuncture work on pain management for bad back/leg pain?

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Very good: If you suffer from back/ leg pain please firs check with your doctor to make sure it is not for example a tumor that is pressing on a nerve causing you the problem . If it is a case where the pain is secondary to pure inflammation and irritation of the nerve secondary to impingement by a disc , muscle spasm, heavy lifting, bad posture, exposure to cold , etc.. Then acupuncture is the way to go!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See below: Acupuncture works on back/ leg pain by reducing inflammation & by breaking through blocks in obstruction of blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, nerve conduction and chi. It also works by stimulating endorphins in our brain. It can be very beneficial.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Dr. Satvinder Dhesi answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Acupuncture: It is considered a viable additional or adjunctive therapy that can help contribute to relief. Acupuncture involves placement of almost microscopic needle tips into 'meridians'. It is not painful.

Answered 12/19/2019

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