Can Acupuncture Relieve Back Pain?
If you have chronic back pain and home remedies are no longer offering relief, you may benefit from acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture is a safe, effective alternative to taking prescription painkillers or undergoing surgery for back pain. At Breen Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Robert Breen and his team are committed to helping you find lasting relief for back pain and its underlying causes so that you can resume living a healthy, happy life. Here is a look at how visiting Dr. Breen for acupuncture in Manassas or Warrenton, VA, can relieve your back pain.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a method of ancient Chinese medicine based on the principle that there is energy flowing through the body, and when that energy is disrupted, the resulting imbalance can cause pain and health problems. During acupuncture, Dr. Breen will insert thin, sterile needles into various areas of your body that correspond to the meridians for back pain.
How Does Acupuncture Help Back Pain?
Stimulating these specific points will jumpstart responses from your nervous system. Your body will respond by releasing healing chemicals and hormones and sending increased blood flow and nutrients to the areas where the needles are inserted. This promotes healing of nerves and soft tissues and can relieve pain, inflammation, muscle tension or spasms, and stiffness. The treatment also releases opiate-like chemicals that can relieve pain, as well as neurotransmitters that stimulate nerves responsible for shutting off pain. Treatment can also trigger electromagnetic impulses in the body that accelerate healing and pain relief.
What to Expect During and After Your Session
At the start of your session, Dr. Breen will map out specific points on your body that correspond to the meridians for back pain. For lower back pain, this includes the back of your knees, your feet, your lower back, your hands, your hips, and your stomach. For upper back pain, this includes the head, neck, shoulders, and upper back. He will then insert single-use, sterilized needles into these points. He may leave the needles inserted for a period of time ranging from several minutes to half an hour. Some people experience a slight pinch when the needles are inserted, and may feel numbness or tingling while the needles are in place. After the treatment, you may feel relaxed, refreshed, and more focused.
Make an Appointment for Acupuncture
At Breen Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Breen and his team offer safe, long-term solutions for chronic back pain. He can determine if your pain is due to an underlying injury or condition, and design a personalized chiropractic treatment plan. Dr. Breen offers chiropractic care, therapeutic exercises and stretches, posture correction, workplace ergonomics education, and acupuncture in Warrenton and Manassas, VA. To get started, call us now or request an appointment online.
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