“How many acupuncture sessions do I need for back pain?”
I have back pain and want to fix it. How many acupuncture sessions do I need for back pain?
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For back pain, I recommend Biofeedback; it is scientifically proven that biofeedback can help with chronic pain. At Spiritual Balance, We have FDA-approved Biofeedback systems and Biofeedback Specialists on staff. The number of sessions may vary depending on the current condition. Also, cold laser works wonders with pain.
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For back pain, I recommend Biofeedback; it is scientifically proven that biofeedback can help with chronic pain. At Spiritual Balance, We have FDA-approved Biofeedback systems and Biofeedback Specialists on staff. The number of sessions may vary depending on the current condition. Also, cold laser works wonders with pain.
Call us at 954-668-0348
www.drzuluanorion.com
We start with 6 sessions at 2x a week for 3 weeks. Everyone responses differently to treatment but usually expect you to be 30-40% better by the 6th session. Then we will taper down to every other week, so on and so forth.
Two-three acupuncture sessions are needed for your back pain.
It depends on individual case usually takes 6 sessions above for chronic health conditions.
4 treatments per year of problem
It may be 6-7 session for relief
We will exam 1st. Then provide dry needling 1st. Patients will find instant results in general.
Depending on patients’ medical histories and conditions, each patient will have different responses. Patients will have to follow up in 3-7days depending on severity.
Patients will be examined again on how much difference they have experienced since the initial acupuncture treatment.
Then we can give patients a plan for symptomatology.
If we find limitations in improvements, we will apply different plans as a holistic approach.
Depending on patients’ medical histories and conditions, each patient will have different responses. Patients will have to follow up in 3-7days depending on severity.
Patients will be examined again on how much difference they have experienced since the initial acupuncture treatment.
Then we can give patients a plan for symptomatology.
If we find limitations in improvements, we will apply different plans as a holistic approach.
Usually, acupuncture is always 12 sessions. It is not related to diagnosis, but to equalizing energy in 12 meridians. https://philaacupuncture.com/natural-treatment-for-lower-back-pain/
Hi there, I'm sorry you have back pain. I'm not sure how many sessions, as acupuncture is a very individual treatment.
Every person is different, so I can't answer your question. Get in to see an acupuncturist, and after they've done your intake they may be able to give you a rough estimate.
If your back pain is chronic, you will need multiple sessions per week for a period of time. Then you can decrease sessions to once a week once it is under control. You need a private consultation to discuss your pain issue.
When it comes to acupuncture, there are two things that are difficult to predict in advance:
1. Is any given individual going to respond to treatment?
2. How long will it take to move any given issue into a good spot for the patient?
Based on studies, there are statistical answers to those questions, but those statistics do not tell us anything about how a given individual may respond. Some patients respond very quickly to acupuncture, some very slowly, and some not at all.
Speaking very generally, then, there's a 5% non-response rate. In plain english that means about 5% of the population get no benefit from acupuncture. Of course this also means 95% of the population does see benefit, so the odds are in your favor here. There is no test or other reliable method that can be applied to see whether any given person is in the 5% or the 95% - you just have to try acupuncture and see what happens.
Also speaking generally, a course of therapy is somewhere in the neighborhood of 8-10 treatments. Some patients will require more treatment, some will require less. Again, there is no way to identify who will fall into the mean, and who will not - you just have to try it and see.
Since there's a range of possible responses, prospective patients should be in a position to commit to at least 3 treatments before deciding whether or not acupuncture is providing some benefit.
There is one thing patients can do to maximize their odds of getting good results and that is to make sure they're seeing an NCCAOM nationally board certified and state licensed acupuncturist. You want someone with a Dipl AC/Dipl OM credential and an L.Ac. or R.Ac. credential. Anyone else's training level will be questionable at best.
To find providers with the above credentials, go to NCCAOM.org and use their 'Find a Provider' lookup.
1. Is any given individual going to respond to treatment?
2. How long will it take to move any given issue into a good spot for the patient?
Based on studies, there are statistical answers to those questions, but those statistics do not tell us anything about how a given individual may respond. Some patients respond very quickly to acupuncture, some very slowly, and some not at all.
Speaking very generally, then, there's a 5% non-response rate. In plain english that means about 5% of the population get no benefit from acupuncture. Of course this also means 95% of the population does see benefit, so the odds are in your favor here. There is no test or other reliable method that can be applied to see whether any given person is in the 5% or the 95% - you just have to try acupuncture and see what happens.
Also speaking generally, a course of therapy is somewhere in the neighborhood of 8-10 treatments. Some patients will require more treatment, some will require less. Again, there is no way to identify who will fall into the mean, and who will not - you just have to try it and see.
Since there's a range of possible responses, prospective patients should be in a position to commit to at least 3 treatments before deciding whether or not acupuncture is providing some benefit.
There is one thing patients can do to maximize their odds of getting good results and that is to make sure they're seeing an NCCAOM nationally board certified and state licensed acupuncturist. You want someone with a Dipl AC/Dipl OM credential and an L.Ac. or R.Ac. credential. Anyone else's training level will be questionable at best.
To find providers with the above credentials, go to NCCAOM.org and use their 'Find a Provider' lookup.
