04/06/2026
Does Acupuncture Work for Back Pain?
FACTS!
Back pain is reportedly the number one reason for seeking Acupuncture. Thankfully, it is one of the conditions that research suggests Acupuncture may be effective in treating.
A recent review of studies found that Acupuncture provides short-term relief from back pain and that it may be more effective than standard treatment. However, many experts recommend Acupuncture for back pain in conjunction with other treatments for longer-term results.
Additionally, a 2021 study concluded that Acupuncture is “effective, scientific, cost-effective and free from major side effects”. The researchers reference a study of just under 18,000 patients, 90% of the pain-relieving benefits of Acupuncture were sustained 12 months post-treatment.
Back pain can be caused by a wide range of conditions of which Acupuncture may be able to help reduce pain levels. These include:
Chronic Lower Back Pain
Sciatica
Disc Herniations
Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Facet Syndrome
Degenerative Disk Disease
For more information please contact Massage Physique
(above information has been taken from the Breeze Academy website, Credits to Dr Carl Clarkson & team)