Struggling With Lower Back Pain? Acupuncture Can Help

When you consider that 80 percent of Americans have had (or will have) trouble with back pain, you can understand why this painful symptom accounts for some 264 million lost workdays each year. When you suffer from agonizing pain, you can't do physical labor or even manage many sedentary office tasks, much less enjoy a comfortable productive home life. The good news is that you don't have to let lower back pain keep you down, nor do you need surgery or painkiller to stop it. Natural treatment can help you conquer your lower back pain.

Why Do People Suffer From Lower Back Pain?

Lower back pain is practically inevitable at some point or another. The lower back supports the entire upper half of the body, which represents a considerable weight. An acute injury can tear back muscles, the bodies natural defense is to constract the muscles around the injury and actually will create more scar tissues that add to the painful condition. Constant or repetitive strain from a musculoskeletal imbalance or poor posture can lead to chronic lower back strain.

Chronic lower back pain often stems from natural changes in your physique. Long drives, sitting, standing too long, injuries from youth, poor postural patterns all can contribute to low back pain.

Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain: Procedures and Benefits

A skilled acupuncturist can often save lower back pain sufferers from surgery or other extreme measures. Your doctor can identify the cause of pain, that might be causing or worsening your symptoms. Muscles over time will create trigger points in the muscles, which doesn't allow proper blood and oxygen flow, this sends pain signals to the brain.

Acupuncturists sometimes prescribe other forms of non-invasive treatment to enhance the effectiveness of these lower back adjustments. For example, you may receive a comprehensive treatment plan that includes some combination of Acupuncture, physical therapy, massage, and lifestyle recommendations to help you strengthen your lower back, improve your flexibility, and minimize the risk of future back problems.

Are you ready to learn more about non-surgical lower back pain solutions? Contact Acujin Acupuncture at (858) 272-4627.