Back pain is one of the most debilitating ailments that cause chronic pain for people in the United States. According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) one half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. It is also estimated that nearly 80% of the populace will experience back pain at some point in their lives according to the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study conducted in 2013. There are many treatment methods or therapies you can receive to help combat your symptoms, many of which are better alternatives to narcotic or opioid pain relief. One such treatment is acupuncture for chronic back pain relief.
Acupuncture is a natural means of treating your chronic pain
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
Extensive studies and research are continually being done as to the efficacy of acupuncture as a means of chronic pain relief. Research shows that there is a correlation between acupuncture and pain relief for certain chronic conditions, most notably for back and neck pain. An acupuncturist begins by inserting thin needles into the skin at key points around the body; in the case of back pain the focus is to relieve the pain by targeting spots that relieve pressure in the back. The process is painless for the most part and can provide relief for lower back pain with consistent weekly treatments which are cost-effective compared to other therapies. By stimulating the central nervous system acupuncture can relieve the experience of back pain sufferers, offering relief through stimulation of the brain and spinal column from the insertion of the needles. It is believed by researchers that acupuncture may help release neurotransmitters that help relinquish pain throughout the body during treatment by targeting areas that are affected.
Want to learn more about acupuncture and its effects on chronic pain? Visit the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health’s page on acupuncture.
Topical Compounds for Chronic Back Pain Relief
Acupuncture may be the right choice to supplement your chronic back treatments to help better manage your pain. Another alternative treatment method that is very effective is topical compounds for pain relief. Narcotic pain relief has been receiving negative press recently with all of the adverse side effects associated with it. A non-addictive solution for pain management is topical compounds. Topical compounds are able to be applied directly to the area in question. Topical compounds will not cause side effects that impact your daily routine.
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