Introduction
Having pain at the back is a disorder known as dorsalgia, which is characterized by a pain around the back. The pain is most times felt in the neck, upper back, and lower back or in the tailbone. You may experience a piercing pain, or a dull throbbing pain that sometimes spreads to the legs causing numbness. Back pain originates from disorders in the nerves, muscles, bones, joints or disorders in the spine. Birth defects, muscle strain, diseases or accidents cause back pain. Severe back pain can interrupt movement, sleep and bowel movement. Acupuncture has been proven to aid in relieving back pain due to its ability to help release chemicals that relax the nervous system.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient medical practice from the Chinese that involves inserting tiny needles into specific points in the body to improve health. Many people from different parts of the world have practiced it for more than 2000 years. The Chinese believe that there is a flow of energy with the life force that drives our bodies and that acupuncture helps to balance that flow. It is a painless practice since the needles are not inserted deep in the skin, although it may involve e a weak electric current or heat to boost the effects.
How does acupuncture help to relieve back pain?
It has not been medically proven how acupuncture relieves back pain, but there are many cases of proven relieved patients. A trained and successful practitioner should perform it in order for it to work. Many people respond differently to it but in most cases, the patients are relieved.
Acupuncture stimulates the body once the needles are inserted in the skin and this is proven to aid the body into healing itself. Once the body experiences the sensation of the needles in the specific acupuncture points, it increases the level of endorphins released by the body. These hormones are responsible for making the body feel better. They create a balance within the nerve impulses since the acupuncture points are placed in places where the central nervous system is most sensitive. This brings about a soothing g effect to the whole body including the back, hence helping in relieving the pain. It also increases the blood flow thus helping the body to get rid of any toxins in the body, hence the patient feels fresh and revitalized. Acupuncture is therapeutic and is suitable for any person who is looking to improve their health without the use of medicine or other invasive procedures.