Back pain is the UK’s leading cause of disability and one of the primary reasons for work-related sickness absence.
Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.
Pain relief: Acupuncture stimulates nerves causing the release of endorphins and other chemicals in addition to changing the processing of pain in the brain and spinal cord
Reducing inflammation
Improving muscle stiffness and joint mobility; acupuncture increases local microcirculation
Reduces the use of medication for back complaints
Improves the outcome when added to conventional treatments such as rehabilitation exercise.
For more information about how acupuncture works in controlled trials please visit
www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org or view the back pain fact sheet at www.acupuncture.org.uk.