Acupuncture promising for acute low back pain

Korean authors have found ‘encouraging’ evidence suggesting that acupuncture is more effective than medication in relieving acute low back pain (LBP). A total of 11 randomised-controlled trials (1139 participants) were included in their meta-analysis, which showed that acupuncture more effectively improved symptoms (e.g. function/disability) of acute LBP compared with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, in terms of pain relief, the evidence for acupuncture was inconsistent. Verum acupuncture, which was associated with few side effects, was also found to be more effective than sham acupuncture for pain relief, but not function/disability. (Acupuncture for acute low back pain: a systematic review. Clin J Pain. 2013 Feb;29(2):172-85).

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Moxibustion

moxibustion at essex acupuncture

Warming points through Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It utilises a substance called Moxa, which is made from the aged leaves of a herb called mugwort. Like the sun, moxa produces a comforting dry heat helping to eliminate dampness and cold in the body, alleviating Aches and Pains and supporting Aging Joints.

Pain Relief

pain-relief

If you are one of those people who has exhausted the chemical pills and potions of Western Medicine, then Acupuncture could be for you.
There are many patients who have been sent home to grin and bear it and, after many months of putting up with discomfort, the discovery of natural pain relief in the form of an acupuncture treatment can be the most wonderful experience.

Battlefield

battlefield-acupuncture

Originally developed to treat pain in US Air Force pilots who were unable to take medication while flying, this ear acupuncture technique has proved so effective in the relief of pain that many soldiers across the american forces have been trained so they can treat each other on the battlefield.