Centre of Balance pain clinic specialises in treating all kinds of pain, with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you are experiencing or have experienced chronic pain, you may be aware that western medications are not necessarily effective in treating pain and they often have unpleasant side effects. People respond differently to pain medication and while some may report a significant improvement in their condition, others do not respond to traditional treatments.
Chronic pain can adversely affect an individual’s ability to function effectively. Patients are often unable to enjoy their daily activities and may have an increased risk of depression. However, people suffering from arthritis, sciatica, a pinched nerve, and other chronic conditions do not have to be frustrated when prescription medicine fails to manage their suffering.
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One of the most common conditions we treat at Centre of Balance pain clinic is back pain. Back pain is undeniably a disabling condition caused by injury, arthritis, a bulging disk or chronic sciatica. As the name suggests, sciatica involves the inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the base of the spine all the way to the foot. Patients experience a stabbing pain in this particular region whenever they make sudden movements, and as you can imagine, this is not a pleasant feeling. Since sciatic pain and other nerve pains are often difficult to treat with painkillers, acupuncture can provide a natural pain relief alternative. Additionally, it is advisable to include balance techniques and exercise programs such as stretching to increase back strength. This routine improves the overall functioning of the lower back and may help with sciatic pain.
Did you know that a most people seek complementary therapies such as acupuncture due to lower back pain? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 8 in 10 adults are at risk of developing lower back pain. The prevalence of the condition is expected to get worse, courtesy of an aging population. This calls for an inexpensive, safe and effective treatment for lower back pain.
Acupressure for lower back pain
Research shows that acupuncture can help with various types of pain. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is especially useful for lower back pain. Some studies even suggest that acupuncture is more effective than pharmaceutical medication such as Ibuprofen. Read on for an evidence-based review of acupuncture for lower back pain.
According to TCM, the most effective solution starts with defining the problem. How do you define lower back pain? Are there different types of lower back pain? What are the causes of lower back pain? This section will describe the characteristics, causes, and conventional treatment for lower back pain.
The lower back is comprised of 5 vertebra. Lower back pain is caused by mechanical damage or degeneration of the bones, discs, and joints in the spine. Causes of lower back pain include:
Both men and women can be affected by lower back pain. It can range from a sharp and incapacitating sensation to a dull and constant ache. Lower back pain may be acute (a few days), subacute (4-12 weeks), or chronic (persists for more than 12 weeks). Conventional treatments include pharmaceutical medication such as NSAIDs, opioid analgesics, and antidepressants. However, most of these drugs are highly addictive, with adverse side effects. Recent developments show that the opioid epidemic is spreading rapidly in Australia. So is acupuncture a safe and effective alternative?
When it comes to TCM and acupuncture, pain is a symptom. To facilitate a deeper state of wellbeing, acupuncture practitioners also look at the root cause of the health issue. According to TCM, pain (including lower back pain) is due to a blockage of energy (Qi).
Acupuncture helps relieve lower back pain by:
What happens when you visit an acupuncture clinic such as Centre of Balance in Hamilton? An experienced acupuncturist will perform tests to determine the root cause of the lower back pain. Expect personalised questions about your medical history and even your emotional state – all factors that might disrupt Qi. After determining the underlying issue, the practitioner will use various needling techniques. The mostly painless needles help stimulate acupoints which promotes the flow of Qi and the body’s natural healing process.
Do you suffer from lower back pain? Are you reluctant to seek conventional treatments due to the risk of side effects? Experienced acupuncture practitioners at Centre of Balance Hamilton are ready to provide treatment which may relieve your lower back pain and improve your general wellbeing.
