Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating.
Back pain can result from injury, activity, and certain some medical conditions. Furthermore, back pain can affect people of any age, for many reasons.
The American College of Physicians recently issued new guidelines for the treatment of low back pain, which include acupuncture. More details are given by this article by The Annals of Internal Medicine.
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions we treat at Acupuncture Together, often with good success. We’re pleased to know that acupuncture and other non-invasive, low-risk treatments are being recommended.