Acupuncture NYC clinic

Acupuncture for back pain NYC

Hello and welcome to the Acupuncture NYC, a Manhattan acupuncture clinic. We take pride in providing unparalleled care to our clientele. From the calm and relaxing ambiance in our office to the careful focus on your ailments and needs, we hope you will discover everything in the process we create for you facilitates your healing and recovery as efficiently as possible. At every step, exquisite attention to detail ensures every client leaves feeling refreshed and energized after their visit.

Acupuncture is an effective treatment for chronic back pain

Treatment of pain is one of the most common uses of acupuncture. In particular, back pain acupuncture is very common in New York City. There are many reasons to choose acupuncture for your back pain treatment. Acupuncture therapy is effective, fast, non-invasive, and you will see results immediately after treatment. Acupuncture can help alleviate the pain of strains, sprains, sports injuries, arthritis, herniated disks, and other back problems. The most significant benefit of doing back pain acupuncture is that acupuncture works by addressing the root cause of the disbalance. Hence, you stay pain-free after you complete your acupuncture treatment program.

Acupuncture NYC clinic has helped many patients with back pain. Many people experience muscle spasms in their low backs that can be extremely painful. Other types of low back pain are much more severe than just muscular problems. Chronic lower back pain develops over time and affects your ability to function normally on a day-to-day basis. There are also sharp pains, tingling sensations, numbness, or weakness in the legs associated with chronic lower back pain. We have over twenty-three years of experience in acupuncture, and we can help you with whatever type of pain you might have. If you’re looking for the best acupuncture treatment in Midtown, look no further than Acupuncture NYC clinic!

A patient's body is draped in white towels. Acupuncture needles inserted into the lower back with moxa wool burning on top of the needles—acupuncture treatment of lower back pain.
If you suffer from chronic back pain, acupuncture may be able to help. At Acupuncture NYC, our goal is to provide relief of your symptoms without drugs or surgery by using an ancient technique called Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Back pain treatment in New York City

Many people in New York City choose acupuncture to remedy back pain since it is quick, painless, and non-invasive. Acupuncture NYC clinic is the best acupuncture clinic in New York City to treat back pain with 100% accuracy. We create individualized treatment plans for each patient, and we utilize the most advanced techniques in acupuncture. Acupuncturists in New York City choose to go through extensive training to provide care to patients with acute and chronic back pain. Acupuncture for back pain is very effective, and it has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Andre Yershov, L.Ac. is a clinical director of Acupuncture NYC Clinic. He has over twenty-three years of experience in acupuncture. He will tailor an individualized treatment plan that will address your specific situation.

Can acupuncture treat back pain?

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Acupuncture is a natural healing process that stimulates your body's own ability to heal itself.

Yes! Acupuncture works for back pain as well as for many other types of pain. It can be used for conditions that don’t require Western medicine interventional spine procedures, such as surgery or epidural injections. Acupuncture stimulates your body’s natural healing process and helps with your pain symptoms, both acute and chronic. Acupuncture NYC clinic provides acupuncture treatments for pain, including back pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, etc. We have a lot of experience in treating orthopedic-related problems. Acupuncture NYC clinic has helped a lot of people get rid of their back pain. For over twenty-three years, we have provided the best acupuncture treatment in Midtown, New York City. Many of our patients have suffered from chronic pain for many years before discovering our acupuncture program. Many keep returning for tune-up treatments to stay free from symptoms.

Acupuncture effectively treats pain because it stimulates your body’s natural healing process without any side effects. Acupuncture is effective for acute pains caused by injuries and chronic pain, which may have various causes, including arthritis, back injury, neck injury, etc. Acupuncture can alleviate muscle spasms, and it helps increase the blood flow to the area that needs treatment.

Acupuncture NYC clinic has shown success with its treatments of chronic lower back pain with acupuncture. We have a lot of experience treating back pain with acupuncture. We understand how difficult and frustrating it can be to suffer from chronic or acute back pain. Our goal is to get you feeling better as quickly as possible and treat your pain without medication.

The statistics for acupuncture for back pain prove how well it works.

  • The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) says that “acupuncture can be a useful addition to other forms of treatment for lower back pain.” [1]
  • According to the NCCAM, there are several studies that show significant results with patients who suffer from chronic low back pain. Acupuncture for back pain can be used along with other forms of therapy, or on its own. [2]
  • The NCCAM has several studies which show that acupuncture is very effective in treating chronic lower back pain. There are also many styles of acupuncture, so it’s important to find the best one to suit your needs. [3]
  • One study revealed that acupuncture is effective for treating back pain and leg pain. There were significant results within the first six weeks of the therapy, and most patients were satisfied with the treatment they received. [4]

What causes pain in your pain?

So many reasons could cause back pain. It could be from a herniated disc, pinched nerve, stenosis, osteoporosis, to name a few. For each patient, we conduct a comprehensive assessment and find the root cause of the pain to treat it specifically.

Common causes of lower back pain include:

  • Slipped or herniated disk
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
men's health acupuncture
At Acupuncture NYC we often use distal points on the arm and leg to treat back pain. A good example of this is using points on the Lung channel located on the arm relieves back pain along the spine on both sides.

Back pain treatment in a nutshell

Acupuncture treats back pain by balancing acupuncture meridians and clearing any blockages along the pathways to allow the energy to move freely. Acupuncture for back pain is highly successful because it works directly with your nervous system. Unlike conventional treatments like pain killers, injections, surgery, physical therapy, etc., acupuncture addresses the root cause of the problem. Acupuncture NYC clinic provides the best acupuncture treatments in New York City for back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, hand pain, and any other types of body pains. In addition, patients notice a dramatic improvement in their range of motion after acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture for back pain does not include any dangerous side effects or addictive medicine that could harm the body.

Back Pain Therapeutic Program at our NYC clinic

Acupuncture for pain relief
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating chronic back pain.

For our new patients, we recommend our Acupuncture for Back Pain Therapeutic Program. This program consists of 2 treatments per week for a minimum of eight sessions. 

During your first visit, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the area to be treated and ensure no contraindication with other medical conditions you may have. Then we will tailor a therapeutic program just for you and incorporate modalities such as cupping, moxa, electric stimulation to enhance your treatment.

During your second session, we will do a treatment and discuss how you felt and any changes in symptoms. During your third session, we will evaluate the results of the first two treatments. If there is a need for another adjustment for the protocol, we adjust the plan. Otherwise, we continue with the series of treatments while carefully monitoring your progress. The average therapeutic program takes four weeks to take effect. However, depending on each case, the program may be shorter or longer. 

Your final session will be a follow-up, and we will discuss any changes in your condition.

After that, you can request a preventive treatment or come in for individual treatments as needed to avoid any flare-ups. 

An acupuncture treatment takes about 1 hour, depending on how much work we need to do. We combine acupuncture with cupping and moxa, so it will be an incredibly relaxing experience. At the end of the treatment, you will be amazed how relaxed you feel.

 

Popular FAQs to your acupuncturist

Is acupuncture for Back Pain painful?

No, it is not at all painful. You will feel a slight sensation during the treatment, but that is about it. Acupuncture for back pain does not have any side effects and it addresses the root problem unlike conventional treatments like pain killers, injections, surgery, physical therapy, etc.

What types of low back pain does acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture can treat any kind of back pain even if it is from scoliosis, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, or a pinched nerve.

How can you keep your spine healthy with exercises?

There are many ways that you can keep your spine healthy with exercise. One way is to do spine stabilization exercises. These exercises help to keep the spine in good alignment and can help to improve your posture. Another way to keep your spine healthy is to do strength-training exercises. These exercises help build muscle around the spine and help protect it from injury.

Lower back pain during pregnancy

Acupuncture spine treatment is also a safe and valuable option for pain low back pain during pregnancy. Many women tend to experience hip pain low back and leg pain (sciatica) during their pregnancies because of the growing baby inside and increased stress and other factors. It is generally accepted that acupuncture for back pain during pregnancy is safe and effective. However, we take special care to avoid using acupuncture points to induce labor during these treatments.
In addition to the standard acupuncture treatments to target back pain during pregnancy, some women prefer moxibustion instead of acupuncture. Moxibustion is the burning of Chinese mugwort over specific points on the body, which some women find relaxing and helps relieve back pain during pregnancy.
There are many safe and effective acupuncture points for back pain during pregnancy. Some more popular ones include: UB-23, UB-52, UB-40, K-3, Lv-3, LI-13, SJ-11.

Low back pain or upper back pain?

Chronic lower back pain is caused by a number of things, including muscle strains and pinched nerves. Fortunately, acupuncture can help alleviate chronic lower back pain.

Why Choose Acupuncture NYC to treat your back?

There are many reasons to choose Acupuncture NYC for your back pain treatment. One reason is, many people say we provide the best acupuncture treatments in New York City for lower back pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain. Another reason, we have over twenty-three years of experience in acupuncture, and we can help you with whatever type of pain you might have. Finally, it is easy to come to our office. Our location is 303 5th Avenue, Room 1501, New York, NY 10016. If you’re looking for the best acupuncture treatment in New York City, look no further than Acupuncture NYC clinic! For more info back pain treatments, or to schedule appointment back pain visit, please contact us by email or phone!

Cupping therapy on the mid-back
Acupuncture NYC uses a variety of modalities to help relieve your back pain. Cupping therapy is one that we find very effective and it's also the most relaxing.