Lower back pain is a common condition that sometimes improves by itself over time. However, for many, lower back pain is recurrent and chronic. Doctors need to use different interventions to help control the pain. Chronic lower back pain can take an emotional and physical toll, and 60-80% of adults experience it at some point. Finding pain relief can be challenging on your own. Fortunately, doctors can suggest several interventions, depending on the cause and severity of the pain. If you ... [Read More]
Acupuncture
Dry Needling Vs Acupuncture
Dry needling and acupuncture are two therapeutic approaches that involve inserting very thin needles into the skin in certain areas of the body. Although the two approaches may seem similar to one another, they are in fact very different. Understanding the differences between the two can help you decide which type of treatment is best for your needs. Dry Needling Dry needling is a safe, effective, therapeutic treatment method to manage neuromusculoskeletal pain (nerves, muscles, soft tissue, ... [Read More]
Acupuncture and Dry Needling for Low Back Pain
It is estimated that up to 90% of people in the United States will suffer from back pain at some point throughout their lifetime. This condition’s leading cause is back strain, which is due to overstretching or slight tearing of the muscles that support the lower back. Although over-the-counter pain-relief medicine and proper rest of the area can help alleviate the pain, doctors may also recommend methods like dry needling or acupuncture. Let’s talk about how these two techniques can help ... [Read More]
Benefits of Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
The most common type of chronic pain is low back pain caused by muscle, ligament, nerve, and spine injuries. Many therapists believe that one of the best forms of treatment for low back pain is acupuncture. Acupuncture has been an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine, and it is believed to date back to at least 100 B.C. This treatment uses hair-thin needles inserted into specific points in the body in order to balance the patient’s internal “energy,” also called Chi or Qi in ... [Read More]
