Fix chronic low back pain with Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping, Massage, Exercise and Moxa

Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping, Massage, Exercise and Moxa are all beneficial for chronic low back pain.

​This post explains how these various modalities help fix chronic low back pain for good. 

Modalities of Chinese Medicine

Practitioners of Chinese Medicine have a large toolbox to choose from. 
Under the umbrella of Chinese Medicine there is acupuncture, moxibustion (heat therapy), tuina (manual therapy / cupping / bone setting / tissue modulation / massage), herbs, qi gong (exercise) and diet (nutrition). 

​During each session the practitioner choses the modalities that benefits the patient the most. ​ ​

Acupuncture and dry needling for chronic low back pain

Dry needling and acupuncture: needling into the tight tissue loosens up the muscles in the low back. Needling specific acupuncture points in various parts of the body (in the ankles, between the eyebrows, on top of the head for example) can provide pain relief. 

Cupping for chronic low back pain

Cupping, like massage and manual therapy improves circulation, breaks up fascial tightness, relieves pain and fastens healing of chronic low back pain. 

Cupping marks have a diagnostic function: the dark cupping color means that the blood flow is impeded "stagnant", and cupping needs to be repeated till blood flow improves in that area (the marks show up less dark over time).
Cupping can be repeated once the marks completely faded away. 

Pilates for chronic low back pain

Strengthening of the low back, hips, and core with Pilates or Physical Therapy is very important for fixing chronic low back pain. Strength training and stretching ensures that the spine, the core and hips are stable and the muscles work together in balance.

Massage (Tui Na) for chronic low back pain

Massage (Tui Na), manual therapy and soft tissue manipulation have the same goal: manually, with hands or with various tools break up stiffness, tightness, improve circulation, blood flow, flexibility and to reduce pain. Massage is usually relaxing and calming for the nervous system.

Moxibustion (moxa) for chronic low back pain

Moxa (moxibustion) is a traditional form of dry heat therapy to increase blood flow to a painful area to decrease pain, and promote healing. During moxibustion an herb mugwort is being burnt over the skin. On this picture a moxabox is being used to protect the skin. Moxibustion is very relaxing. 

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​With proper evaluation and treatment, healing is very much possible. ​