Why Acupuncture Works for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most extensively researched conditions in acupuncture trials. Multiple systematic reviews confirm acupuncture significantly reduces pain intensity and improves function in both acute and chronic low back pain.
Mechanistically, acupuncture reduces local inflammation, releases muscle spasm, stimulates endogenous opioids, and — importantly — addresses the constitutional patterns (Kidney deficiency, cold-damp, Blood stasis) that make some people prone to recurrent back problems.
Types of Back Pain We Treat
Lane Cove Acupuncture treats:
- Acute lower back strain and muscle spasm
- Chronic low back pain (mechanical, degenerative)
- Sciatica and lumbar radiculopathy
- Disc herniation and prolapse (complementary to medical management)
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Upper back and thoracic pain from posture and desk work
What to Bring to Your Appointment
If you have imaging (MRI, X-ray), please bring the report. This helps us understand your anatomy and design a safe treatment plan. We always adapt needle placement to avoid contraindicated areas near unstable structures.
Key Takeaways
- Cochrane review confirms acupuncture significantly reduces chronic back pain
- Effects are superior to sham and comparable to physiotherapy
- Both acute and chronic back pain respond to acupuncture
- We use electro-acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha as indicated
- Bring any imaging reports to your first appointment
Relieve Your Back Pain at Lane Cove
Book a back pain assessment — evidence-based TCM treatment that gets to the root of the problem.
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