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I have several Chinese friends who have told me for years that I should try acupuncture for my back pain. I've always thought about it, but I never really wanted to.
Several weeks ago, my husband wanted to try some acupuncture for his carpel tunnel so I gave him the phone number for a friend who opened his own clinic last year. We went together and my friend talked me into getting a treatment for my back at the same time my husband got treatment for his hands.
Now I have gone back 3 times--I'm told that for chronic back pain, I will need 10 treatments minimum to get relief. Regular treatments will probably help to maintain a lower pain level.
So here is the crazy part. I think it might be working. Last week I was miserable. This week, I feel better. I still take my pain meds, but I think there is improvement.
I always hear of people trying acupuncture, but not over a long period of time and not for chronic pain. I'm just curious what others have experienced.
Several weeks ago, my husband wanted to try some acupuncture for his carpel tunnel so I gave him the phone number for a friend who opened his own clinic last year. We went together and my friend talked me into getting a treatment for my back at the same time my husband got treatment for his hands.
Now I have gone back 3 times--I'm told that for chronic back pain, I will need 10 treatments minimum to get relief. Regular treatments will probably help to maintain a lower pain level.
So here is the crazy part. I think it might be working. Last week I was miserable. This week, I feel better. I still take my pain meds, but I think there is improvement.
I always hear of people trying acupuncture, but not over a long period of time and not for chronic pain. I'm just curious what others have experienced.