I like to try alternative forms of back pain treatment whenever possible. Sometimes, the familiar stand-bys like analgesics or ice packs just don’t do the job of relieving the back pain. Before I’d even consider having surgery, I’d look into all forms of treatment including acupuncture.
Acupuncture has been around for over 5,000 years. It’s a Chinese treatment that believes we all have qi in our bodies. This qi is a life force and it roams our body. Acupuncture operates on the principle that certain points on our bodies give access to qi. If you can access the life force, then you control the back pain. Acupuncture actually uses a combination of physical and mental factors to give relief. Needles are painlessly inserted at the qi points to stimulate healing. Some people absolutely refuse to consider such a treatment, but in my opinion, it’s worth a try. When you have chronic back pain even temporary relief can be a blessing.
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