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65 Broadway / 47 Trinity Place, Suite 603 New York, NY 10006. (212) 422-1111
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Acupuncture for Back Pain














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Using acupuncture for treatment of back pain has become increasingly popular, in recent times.  It is safe to presume that the existing climate of holistic and organic treatments and lifestyles, has significantly contributed to this surge in popularity. Conventional drugs are no longer the ‘go to’ treatment for a number of individuals. Let us explore a little bit more and discover what has caused the upsurge in awareness of this alternative medicine, acupuncture. It is always a good idea to have additional information prior to receiving any type of treatment.

Acupuncture is an ancient Asian medicine which has been handed down from generation to generation for more than one thousand years and it has continue to be a highly sought after treatment by new clients on a daily basis.

Acupuncture essentially involves the insertion of fine needles in strategic and specific areas or points in the body in order to rid the back of pain and provide a therapeutic effect. The exact procedure of acupuncture is as follows: small needles are placed in very precise pressure points in the back to alleviate pain and on occasion, even completely heal it. As it regards back pain, the process never changes.

For those individuals who are just totally and completely against needles piercing their body, sham acupuncture could be the answer.  This procedure replaces the needles with toothpicks. The notion that drives this is that even devoid of the penetration of the needles; the pressure applied by the toothpicks can still be beneficial. For individuals who are especially squeamish and still would like the benefits of acupuncture, this creates a good middle ground.

Only subjective evidence exists that indicates that acupuncture really works; there is no empirical proof of this.  However, there is a fair quantity of anecdotal confirmation, so it is rather trustworthy. Still, it is definitely no guarantee that everyone will get favorable results. Acupuncture should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis because the treatment may work for one person's body but not for somebody else.  It must be pointed out that the same is true for medication, diet and exercise or sleep needs; what works for one individual may not necessarily work for another.  

Safety is the most important aspect of obtaining acupuncture.  Ensure that the acupuncturist you choose is certified or licensed prior to letting them work on you; even if the acupuncturist is a referral from an individual you trust implicitly, be sure to check out and verify their credentials.
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