A common cause of back pain is mechanical injury or issues, such as muscle sprains or joint irritation. However, in many cases, there is no clear cause. In the majority of cases of low back pain, there is no structural problem, and the cause is unknown. Most often, people injure their backs by pulling a muscle or straining a ligament. Sports injuries and auto accidents are very common causes of back injuries. A pulled-back muscle can occur quickly, perhaps from lifting something too heavy or twisting too fast.
Bedrest is not typically recommended for lumbar spine problems. Evidence has shown over time that bed rest actually makes the problem worse and can make it last for a longer time. We recommend that people just modify their activities and avoid things that exacerbate the pain, like blending, lifting, and twisting activities. You can also consider lower back acupuncture from the Biotherapy Clinic as soon as possible. Recent low back issues are much easier to treat than chronic conditions.
Many people feel a dull backache which sometimes radiates to the pelvis and hips and is often accompanied by muscle spasms. Sometimes the pain is sharp and tingling, a pins-and-needles sensation. Pain often worsens when people sit for long periods because sitting puts added pressure on the discs. Many patients say their back pain is the worst first thing in the morning, but better after they get up and move around.
Some research involved reviewing almost 20,000 people with chronic pain. They were given authentic acupuncture treatments, fake treatments, or no acupuncture at all. Those who received real acupuncture experienced a 50 percent improvement in their chronic pain issues. This proves that acupuncture for pain is effective.
But keep in mind, effectiveness of lower back acupuncture can vary from person to person. And the response to treatment may depend on factors such as the individual’s specific condition, the skill of the acupuncturist, and other underlying health factors.
We, at Biotherapy Clinic, have a combined experience of more than 75 years of treating various conditions including low back pain.
One misconception about acupuncture is that it hurts, and this is a reason that some people don’t want to try acupuncture. We, at the Biotherapy Clinic, do not believe in painful treatments. We use very thin, single-use only needles. Our patients rest comfortably. The whole treatment takes from 30-60 minutes. When the needles are inserted, we make sure that you are as comfortable as possible. In addition, we use infrared lights and meditation to help you relax.