The National Institute of Health recommends acupuncture as a treatment option for back pain. According to the National Institute of Health, up to 80% of adults will suffer from and episode of low back pain at some point in their life. Many people rely on prescription medication or over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs that can have long term side effects, and may not even be giving them the relief they seek!

The treatment of pain may involve acupuncture, Chinese massage techniques, healing oils and liniments, and moxibustion. Acupuncturists may also recommend gentle exercises that complement your treatment.

Six months of acupuncture provides more relief for back pain than conventional treatments, according to a new study of nearly 1,200 patients. While nearly as many patients receiving a sham form of acupuncture also reported relief, 34 percent of them needed extra pain pills, compared with just 15 percent of patients receiving legitimate acupuncture.

In addition to the alleviation of pain, an acupuncture session may benefit you in the following ways: it can significantly reduce your stress level, increase your circulation, lower your blood pressure, and increase your ability to enjoy sleep, food, and life in general. It is a very safe, gentle and non-invasive therapy that has benefited millions of patients.