Where to get acupuncture for low back pain?

Low back pain is a common symptom that may be caused by a variety of reasons, such as lumbar muscle strain, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar vertebral osteophytes and so on. Acupuncture treatment for low back pain often uses local points and distal points to achieve the effect of soothing the tendons and activating the collaterals, moving qi and relieving pain.

The following are some commonly used acupuncture points:

1. Local acupuncture points: including the lumbar A Yes point (i.e., the pain point), kidney Yu, large intestine Yu, lumbar Yang Guan, and the life gate, etc.. These points are located in the lumbar region, and by stimulating these points, they can have a direct effect on the meridians and muscles in the lumbar region, relieving the symptoms of lumbar pain.

2. Distal Acupuncture Points: According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, lumbago can also be treated by choosing some distal acupuncture points, such as the commission in the middle, Kunlun, foot Sanli, Taixi and so on. These points are located in the lower limbs, through the stimulation of distal points, can regulate the operation of meridian qi and blood, and play the role of soothing the tendons and vitality, and the role of qi and pain.

It should be noted that acupuncture treatment for low back pain needs to be individualized according to the specific condition of the selection of points and operation. Before undergoing acupuncture treatment, it is recommended to consult a professional acupuncturist or herbalist for a detailed history and physical examination in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

In addition, besides acupuncture treatment, low back pain can also be combined with other treatments, such as massage, traction and physical therapy, to improve the therapeutic effect. Meanwhile, maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as sitting properly and avoiding prolonged bending, can also help prevent and relieve low back pain symptoms.