How does acupuncture reduce back pain?

• June 11, 2023

Acupuncture in the lower back helps to improve back pain with 2 mechanisms. You will learn about these mechanisms in the following pages.

1. Reducing pain and inflammation through nerve stimulation of muscles and other tissues. Acupuncture, through this stimulation, can cause the release of endorphin, enkephalin and beta-endorphin hormones, which, like morphine, have a pain-relieving effect. These hormones are secreted from the spinal cord, midbrain, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus.
2. Reducing muscle spasms and improving joint movement through increased blood flow. This mechanism of acupuncture effect can also help reduce edema, swelling and bruising.

In order to observe the effect of acupuncture on back pain, usually 10 to 12 treatment sessions (twice a week) are necessary. After 12 treatment sessions, maintenance treatment may be repeated once a month. Sometimes, in the first 3 to 4 sessions, the symptoms of the disease may worsen, which will gradually improve with the continuation of the sessions. If acupuncture is performed together with wind therapy or massage, the effect of the treatment will be much greater.

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