Brian Kwon Acupuncture Though I briefly mentioned low-back pain in my October 30, 2020 post, I think it would be beneficial for people to have a deeper understanding about the types of low-back pain. For the past 2 months, I have seen a large number of low-back pain cases at my clinics. In addition, according to WebMD, back pain is the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture.
When we typically speak about low-back pain, its general location is the 1st Lumbar Vertebra or below. Treatment frequency and plan varies depending on a few key factors: (1) whether it is acute or chronic, (2) location of the tender spot, (3) type of sensation you feel (e.g. dull, achy, stiffness, sharpness, etc), (4) movement that triggers the pain. All of these are important factors to come up with a proper plan. For instance, the treatment plan would be different if your tender spot is below L4 (4th Lumbar Vertebra) vs S1 (1st Sacral Vertebra). The treatment plan would be different if you are having a sharp pain vs stiffness. The tailbone pain would be treated differently as well.
If you need help with your low-back, we are here to help you. Recovery time will be faster with an acute condition. The good news is that chronic low-back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating.
