Acupuncture technique to treat Low Back Pain

1. Acupuncture technique to treat Low Back Pain Chinese acupuncture to treat low back pain is one of the most popular techniques where the treatment involves the insertion of a small needle into the skin to reduce and prevent back pain efficiently without any side effects. Normally, the needle is inserted into the lumbar region of the spine to improve mobility. The acupuncture technique is used to prevent muscular problems like strain and sciatica. Normally, the acupuncturist relies on particular regions known as meridians that serve as the pathway for the flow of energy throughout the body. Acupuncturist identifies twelve main meridians, which is nothing but an energy center responsible for proper energy flow in the human body. Apart from these twelve meridians, there are hundreds of acupuncture points in the body. The acupuncturist recognizes which point to be punctured for proper energy flow, which reduces the body pain without any side effects. An acupuncture session begins with the consultation, during which the acupuncturist discusses the patient medical history and chart out a tailored plan to treat him accordingly. Normally the Acupuncture for Low Back Pain is treated by puncturing the meridians of the skin at the lumbar spine. However, the needles may be placed at ears or any other locations of the body. During this treatment, the patient is comfortably positioned on the table and before puncturing the skin it is cleansed and sterilized. The acupuncturist then carefully inserts the needle into the skin, thus by amplifying the energy flow in the body. The acupuncturist also attaches an electrical nerve stimulator that sends small controlled pulses through the needle. Thus, it amplifies the energy flow and makes the session more effective.