Back pain, including upper back and lower back pain, is a very common problem for many people. In fact, 80% of individuals experience back pain at some time in their lives. Back pain is one of the main reasons that people seek medical care. Sometimes it is not easy to diagnose or treat back pain; therefore, it can become a chronic problem.
What Causes Back Pain?
A migraine is one of the worst kinds of headache that one might experience. A migraine is characterized by a throbbing pain, which initiates on one side of the head and may spread to other parts of the head. A migraine attack is usually preceded and accompanied by other symptoms.
There are certain daily activities can induce injuries to the muscles and ligaments:
– Improper lifting
– Sitting at the computer
– Exposure to cold weather
– Long drives
– Talking on the phone for a long time
– Bending forward or hunching for a prolong periods of time
– Poor diet
In addition, motor vehicle accidents are major causes of upper back, neck and lower back injuries. Other causes of back pain include stress and anxiety which create tension in the back muscles, and structural abnormalities of the spine, arthritis, bulging disc and pinched nerves.
How to Treat Back Pain
Taking medications while suffering back pain is understandable. Medications might help relieve the symptoms for a short period of time; however, they don’t treat the root of the problem. Problems left untreated will become worse or chronic over time. In addition, let’s not forget that the medications can cause unwanted side effects.
Acupuncture & Back Pain
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are very effective in treating back pain. According to the foundations of Chinese medicine, pain is caused by blockage in Qi (vital energy) flow in the series of pathways called meridians. Any blockage in the flow of Qi anywhere in the body can inhibit the amount of nourishment that reaches the cells, muscles and tendons. This disruption of Qi flow brings a variety of symptoms including pain.
The acupuncturist will not only work to relieve the symptoms but will also try to locate the underlying cause(s) of your pain and discomfort. Acupuncture has proven to be a very safe, effective, natural and drug-free form of treatment for back issues and it provides long-term pain relief along with improvement in physical activity level and quality of sleep. During the procedure, the acupuncturist will insert fine, sterile, and disposable needles into specific acupuncture points in order to restore the balance of Qi flow in the body.
Our Acupuncture Clinic
If you would like to learn more about acupuncture for back pain, Dr. Zahra Mazanderani will be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Book a consultation now to learn whether acupuncture treatment is suitable for you.
Our Downtown Vancouver acupuncture clinic is conveniently located and our acupuncture treatments are covered by extended health benefits.
