Acupuncture can help back pain by:
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providing pain relief – by stimulating nerves located in muscles and other tissues, acupuncture leads to release of endorphins and other neurohumoral factors and changes the processing of pain in the brain and spinal cord
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reducing inflammation – by promoting release of vascular and immunomodulatory factors
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improving muscle stiffness and joint mobility – by increasing local microcirculation, which aids dispersal of swelling and bruising.
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reducing the use of medication for back complaints.
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providing a more cost-effective treatment over a longer period of time .
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improving the outcome when added to conventional treatments such as rehabilitation exercises
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