Does acupuncture really help back pain?

I have had acupuncture for my neck and back and I will state that it is wonderful!! In fact I went into the acupuncturists office with a migraine and he inserted the needles into the areas to take care of the migraine and it was like a faucet opened and the pain drained out. The migraine was gone in less than five minutes!!! Give it a try, the needles don't hurt and you have nothing to loose and possibly a lot to gain.

Dear sobu, When your practitioner treats your back pain with acupuncture, both local (at the site of pain) and distal (away from the area of pain) needles can be used to help resolve the problem. Distal points are very important, especially in acute pain. Often, needles can be placed in areas other than the back and you can get excellent and quick relief. There are many local points on the back and often a practitioner will palpate your body to find the most sensitive spots and needle those. Other adjuncts to treatment might include: electric stimulation of points, and cupping. Generally, it is advisable to have frequent treatment initially and taper off as the pain diminishes. Herbs can also be helpful in moving blood and reducing inflammation as well as strengthening a deficient condition. If you wsnt to know more about this type of treatment please visit the following sites. http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Acupuncture+and+Back+Pain www.acupuncturetoday.com/archives2002/mar/03lowbackpain.html www.umm.edu/news/releases/back_pain.htm www.webmd.com/video/back-pain-acupuncture Acupuncture will help you with a longterm relief from back pain. I have also heard about it but have not had to use it. All the best

I do not know personally, but I have heard only good things about it. People who have tried everything else have finally found relief for different aches and pains through acupuncture, so I;d say it's worth a shot.