Why We Recommend Acupuncture for Back Pain
The odds of you experiencing back pain only go up as you get older. The challenge is how to address your back pain so it doesn’t keep coming back and so you can stay out of the surgery room. In addition to seeking chiropractic care, you may also want to try acupuncture. Find out how acupuncture in Medford can help with back pain and then schedule an appointment with our acupuncturist.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the method of inserting small needles at strategic points around your body. The Chinese call this tapping into your qi and restoring balance. Science calls it stimulating your nervous system in a way that promotes healing and provides pain relief. Different views, same outcome. Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and is still widely used to this day.
The Research on Acupuncture for Back Pain
Acupuncture for pain relief from various health conditions has been deeply studied for decades. Back in 2017, the American College of Physicians finally gathered enough conclusive evidence to support the use of acupuncture for both acute and chronic back pain. Acupuncture has been shown to be cost effective, along with safer and more effective than pain pills. Acupuncture doesn’t come with any of the negative side effects or health risks that come with pain pills.
How Acupuncture Helps Back Pain
Back pain can stem from injury, inflammation, agitated nerves, herniated discs, tight muscles, and more. While pills address the symptoms instead of the root cause, acupuncture can help you get out of pain quickly in two effective ways:
- Stimulating the nervous system: Acupuncture needles draw attention from your brain to the treated area. This triggers a healing response, helping you get out of pain and recover.
- Triggering the release of endorphins: This means your body stops sending pain signals and starts spreading feel-good chemicals.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Medford Acupuncturist
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of acupuncture in Medford and find out how it can help you, contact us today at O’Keefe Chiropractic Center. Call us at (609) 654-4299 to get more information or to schedule an appointment.
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