Anybody ever had acupunture to treat lower back or other pain?

[THeMaCHinE]

???

How was it? Would you do it again? Does it work better than massage and a chiropractor?

 

[starfish]

Right now I have been working with accuscope for my neck, shoulder, arm problem. It is working.

I have tried traction, massage, ultrasound, etc..

I want to see an ART therapist..

 

[SteelWeaver]

Yes, several times. For badly pulled muscles. It was incredible, and I would definitely do it again. I think it works best in conjunction with massage and chiropractic, rather than as an alternative. I think the three techniques work synergystically, and relieve different symptoms.

Try it, it's great. (Just make sure you find someone who knows what they're doing).

 

[velvett]

Yes, for migraines and neck/shoulder tension.

It worked and yes I would do it again.

 

[THeMaCHinE]

Right now I have been working with accuscope for my neck, shoulder, arm problem. It is working.

I have tried traction, massage, ultrasound, etc..

I want to see an ART therapist..

What's an accuscope? I went to Colorado Springs and was worked on by ART founder, Mike Leahy. It was pretty good. I suspect you could get the same results by going for a massage followed by a chiropractor right afterwards...

I hear it's great for shoulders though -- I went for hamstring and elbow injuries. It was good. Insurance covered most of it...

 

[THeMaCHinE]

Yes, several times. For badly pulled muscles. It was incredible, and I would definitely do it again. I think it works best in conjunction with massage and chiropractic, rather than as an alternative. I think the three techniques work synergystically, and relieve different symptoms.

Try it, it's great. (Just make sure you find someone who knows what they're doing).

Yeah, there is probably some truth to that... getting burnt out on chiropractic though... getting to the point where I feel like it's doing more harm than good. He has to jam pretty hard and that's a lot of shock on the muscles over time...

There's only one person in the area that does it, so I hope they know what they're doing

 

[THeMaCHinE]

Yes, for migraines and neck/shoulder tension.

It worked and yes I would do it again.

I'm hoping it will work for chronic pain... Seems weird to get stuck in the nerves with all those pins -- somebody told me they put one right inbetween your eyes -- eek! Funny, I don't mind injecting, but pins going through the nerves makes me a little skittish

If it works though, I guess I'm all for it. I wonder if there's any drawbacks? Or if it is health damaging in any way?

 

[FitFossil]

Rolfing CURED years of chronic pain

Rolfing CURED years of chronic pain for me. I used to have lots of chronic pain and stiffness. Even in college, I felt like I was 80 years old. It got worse and migrated to other areas as time went by. I used to do weekly massage, accupuncture, ultrasound, chiropracter, muscle relaxers, you name it. It all felt good, but relief was only temporary.

Rolfing is also known as "structural integration". The principle is getting the body in balance. When one part is injured or tight, it throws everything off, causing other areas to hurt or be at risk for injury.

Sometimes rolfing is a little painful, but damn it hurts GOOD! I did a series of 10 sessions 2 years ago, and all my chronic pain went away - the back pain, the bad knee, the sore neck from whiplash, the foot that went numb periodically, etc. And no more morning stiffness! The only pain I have now is normal muscle soreness from working out. I still go to a regular massage therapist, but that's just for the sore muscles.

If you're interested in Rolfing, go to someone who is CERTIFIED in it. It's not just another form of massage. Rolfers work on the muscle fascia as opposed to just the muscles. You constantly have to get off the table and they evaluate how you move, stand, etc. then they work on you some more. It WORKS!

 

[starfish]

Re: Rolfing CURED years of chronic pain

Rolfing CURED years of chronic pain for me. I used to have lots of chronic pain and stiffness. Even in college, I felt like I was 80 years old. It got worse and migrated to other areas as time went by. I used to do weekly massage, accupuncture, ultrasound, chiropracter, muscle relaxers, you name it. It all felt good, but relief was only temporary.

Rolfing is also known as "structural integration". The principle is getting the body in balance. When one part is injured or tight, it throws everything off, causing other areas to hurt or be at risk for injury.

Sometimes rolfing is a little painful, but damn it hurts GOOD! I did a series of 10 sessions 2 years ago, and all my chronic pain went away - the back pain, the bad knee, the sore neck from whiplash, the foot that went numb periodically, etc. And no more morning stiffness! The only pain I have now is normal muscle soreness from working out. I still go to a regular massage therapist, but that's just for the sore muscles.

If you're interested in Rolfing, go to someone who is CERTIFIED in it. It's not just another form of massage. Rolfers work on the muscle fascia as opposed to just the muscles. You constantly have to get off the table and they evaluate how you move, stand, etc. then they work on you some more. It WORKS!

Is this like ART therapy?? How do you find someone certified to ROLF you? HAHA!!

 

[THeMaCHinE]

Re: Rolfing CURED years of chronic pain

Excellent to know -- I'd heard of rolfing, but not of its efficacy -- great thoughts, I think I'll investigate that too!