Acupuncture For Back Pain
Half of all adults will experience some form of back pain during their lifetime. Over time , factors such as disease, accidents, poor posture and overexertion can lead to immediate and or long term pain. In most cases, people who experience an episode of back pain will recover in 3-12 weeks. However, for those who don't recover, chronic back pain can be a sinificant source of inconvernience and suffering
What Can Acupuncture Do For Back Pain?
Acupuncture can play an important role in the reduction of back pain in the following ways:
1) Reducing recovery time
2) Preventing a chronic condition from developing
3) Reducing pain by stimulating your body to promote the production of natural steroids and endorphins ( steroids decrease inflammation, while endorphins are produced by the body to kill pain)