Back Pain and Low Back Pain

Back pain, especially in the lower back, can make everyday activities difficult and cause constant discomfort. Acupuncture has been proven to help relieve back pain by improving circulation, reducing muscle tension, and addressing the root causes of pain. Whether your back pain is from an injury, poor posture, or a chronic condition, the team at Austin Honeysuckle Acupuncture offers personalized treatments to provide lasting relief and help you live pain-free.

What Causes Back Pain or Low Back Pain?

Back pain, including low back pain, can be triggered by a variety of factors:

• Injury: Muscle strains from sports, lifting heavy objects, or accidents like falls and car crashes.
• Repetitive Stress: Over time, repeated motions can strain the lower back, leading to inflammation and soft tissue damage.

Certain degenerative conditions can also lead to chronic low back pain, including:

• Arthritis
• Bone spurs
• Degenerative disc disease
• Herniated discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Vertebral compression fractures

Injuries and degenerative issues can pinch spinal nerves, worsening the pain and leading to other symptoms.

What Are the Symptoms of Back Pain and Low Back Pain?

Back pain can vary from person to person. It may be constant or come and go, ranging from a dull ache to sharp, intense pain. Pinched nerves can also cause tingling or pain that radiates down the legs, such as in sciatica, where a pinched sciatic nerve causes sudden, shooting pain in one leg. In more severe cases, nerve damage might lead to numbness or muscle weakness, making it hard to walk or lift your foot.

How is Back Pain and Low Back Pain Treated?

At Honeysuckle Acupuncture, your provider will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and perform a physical exam. Based on this, they’ll create a personalized care plan to target the root cause of your pain, boost your body’s natural healing, and enhance your overall well-being.

Your treatment plan might include a combination of therapies such as:

• Acupuncture
• Cupping
• Scalp acupuncture
• Electro-acupuncture
• Ear acupuncture
• Massage
• Infrared heat lamp therapy

Holistic care is a key to healing back pain, focusing on both physical symptoms and factors like lifestyle and mental health. At Honeysuckle Acupuncture, you’ll receive comprehensive, integrative treatment designed to help you get back to a pain-free life.