Acupuncture in Nassau County

 

If you or someone you know is suffering from back pain, you may want to consider getting acupuncture in Nassau County at North Shore Holistic Health. Back Pain has been known as one of the most common reasons that people visit the doctor. Most people experience back pain at least once in their life and it is one of the leading causes of disability in the world. 

 

Causes of Back Pain

There are a variety of reasons why you may be experiencing back pain. Acute Back Pain that tends to come suddenly, but lasts no longer than six weeks is usually caused by heavy lifting or a fall. On the other hand, chronic back pain, which is less common, lasts more than 3 months. Some conditions that are known to be linked to back pain include: 

 

- Arthritis: Arthritis can affect the lower back, and oftentimes when arthritis reaches the spine it can cause a narrowing of space around the spinal cord and lead to spinal stenosis. 

 

- Osteoporosis: This is caused when your spines vertebrate becomes brittle causing compression fractures. 

 

-Muscle or Ligament strain: This is caused by repeated heavy lifting or any sudden awkward movements that can strain your back muscles and spinal ligaments. 

 

-Skeletal Irregularities: This is when your spine curves to the side also known as scoliosis and can lead to back pain. 

 

Symptoms of Back Pain

 

Some common symptoms of back pain involve:

- Muscle aches

- Pain that spreads to your legs

- Pain that increases when lifting, bending, standing, and even walking

 

How can Acupuncture help relieve your back pain?

 

When suffering from back pain your first thought might be to go to your primary care doctor who might prescribe a variety of painkillers, but there are other methods to relieve your pain. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese method of physical therapy that has been well researched to managing your back pain. Acupuncture is a treatment that consists of inserting needles into various pressure points on your body. Acupuncture is safe, drug-free, and very effective. 

 

When providing your acupuncture some of the main points your acupuncturist focuses on for the lower back include back of the knees, footpoints, hands, and hips. While for upper back pain your acupuncturist will focus on your head, neck shoulder, and upper back points. 

 

Try Acupuncture in Nassau County

Research has shown that Acupuncture can be helpful too many people. It has even been researched that it can even be better than certain western medications. If you're looking to try acupuncture for your back pain relief looks no further than North Shore Holistic Health. Acupuncturist Antoinette Ludden is here to relieve any pain you have by using her knowledge in not only Eastern Medicine, but Western Medicine as well. If interested feel free to contact us today!