At Performance Spine and Sports Medicine, a non-surgical orthopedic institute in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, the specialists use a team-oriented, interdisciplinary approach to treating back pain. Acupuncture is one of the methods they employ.
One of the primary tools in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a safe and time-tested approach to holistic healing that is used to relieve pain, prevent disease, and restore balance in the mind and body. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine sterile needles into specific locations on the body to elicit a therapeutic response. Most patients report a feeling of deep relaxation and increased energy after a treatment, but minimal to no pain. In fact, acupuncture is not associated with any negative side effects when given by a qualified and licensed professional.
Medical acupuncture, using the Integrative NeuroMuscular Acupoint System (INMAS), combines modern Chinese acupuncture theory with Western medical approaches to treat back pain without drugs or surgery. Studies from the Clinical Journal of Pain and the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating back pain. Acupuncture can help relax muscles, calm inflamed nerves, change how the mind perceives pain, maximize one’s own healing potential, and treat ailments as well as symptoms.
Acupuncture works to facilitate the flow of oxygen-rich blood, remove muscle obstructions, and relax the nervous system. Among its other benefits are:
- Deeper breathing
- Decrease in pain
- Improved digestion
- Improved sleep
At Performance Spine and Sports Medicine, we are committed to providing effective and comprehensive acupuncture treatments and are experienced in providing individualized treatment methods for an array of medical conditions. Remember, while acupuncture is a comprehensive medical system that can address many medical concerns on its own, it can also be used effectively in conjunction with western medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, you can call us for a free professional consultation.
Here is a testament from one of our patients:
“Acupuncture has made my neck and back pain better without medications. It also helped with the numbness in my hands and feet, TMJ pain, headaches, and even with my asthma symptoms, because I am using less of my inhaler! I am so glad to have found Performance Spine and Sports Medicine and would recommend it to family and friends.” — Patricia Conard
For more, see this video from the Performance Spine and Medicine Institute.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
