American College of Physicians Recommends Acupuncture & Massage

Chronic low back pain is something that many of us suffer from.

Low back pain is common. Almost everyone has back pain at some time in their life. Often, the exact cause of the pain cannot be found.

A single event may not have caused your pain. You may have been doing many activities, such as lifting the wrong way, for a long time. Then suddenly, one simple movement, such as reaching for something or bending from your waist, leads to pain.

Many people with chronic back pain have arthritis. Or they may have extra wear and tear of the spine, which may be due to:

·         Heavy use from work or sports

·         Injuries or fractures

·         Surgery

ACP (American College of Physicians) recommends acupuncture, massage, and spinal manipulation for low back pain in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline.

With the nation’s opioid epidemic physicians are searching for other forms of treatments for patients that suffer from lower back pain.

More and more studies confirm what we already know that acupuncture along with massage and spinal manipulation works for patients who suffer from low back pain.

Read the full ACP Newsroom article here: American College of Physicians issues guidelines for treating non-radicular low back pain