PAIN MANAGEMENT AND ACUPUNCTURE
Did you know that the leading cause of disability across the world is lower back pain (The Global Burden of Disease, Lancet)? In the UK alone, back pain affects more than 1.1 million people. While we accept that the odd temporary ache and pain is part of the course of being human, alive and active, persistent chronic pain can become all consuming. It can lead to sleep problems, tiredness, stress, anxiety and mood problems, time off work, yet it is very rarely caused by serious injury or illness. In the majority of cases, lower back pain is simply caused by sprains, muscle strains, minor injuries, or a pinched or irritated nerve.
Research shows that acupuncture can help back pain by:
· Stimulating nerves in muscles and surrounding tissues to release endorphins and modifies the areas of the brain that process pain, acting as a natural pain killer
· Reducing inflammation
· Relaxing muscles and improving joint mobility by increasing local micro circulation
· Improving outcome when working along side conventional treatments such as rehabilitation exercises.
In fact, acupuncture has been used for centuries to address a wide range of painful conditions: back pain, sciatica, sprains, period pain, headaches or migraines.
For more information on back pain or the conditions listed above, please go to www.acupuncture.org.uk
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