I'm been having some serious back pain lately. I've had bad posture all my life especially when I play. I also sleep in a fetal position at night and I'm sure that's not good for it. A friend recommended acupuncture to me this weekend. Has anyone here had any experience with it? If so, did it work? How long did it work? Was it expensive?
I have used acupuncture in the past, but when I lived in LA. My chiropractor also practiced acupuncture. Can't tell you about the cost...my insurance covered it. I can tell you that it worked. I was having serious lower back pain and my chiro did an adjustment followed by an acupuncture treatment and I walked out of there feeling fine. For me, it loosened the knot in my lower back that was causing the pain. It did not hurt, and actually felt good.
Never have had it it done before. I have also had back pains in the past. It sucks...big time. Hey man they wifey and I own a day spa. She has 2 massuese at her place and both are awesome. If you decide you want to give it a try, let me know. I can get you a discount there. It is located near your home....let me know if you are interested.
Okay, that had to be posted. I've never tried it. But several good friends of mine swear by it. More and more insurance policies will at least partially cover it. I'd give it a try, but go to an experienced person and ask for recommendations first. Bad acupuncture (jokes aside) can worsen a problem. Good acupuncture (apparently) can really help.
It definitely helps. If your insurance doesn't cover the treatment, it'll cost you a mint. I'm guessing ~$50/session x multiple sessions. Paying under the table in Chinatown would save you some. Also, it gets boring just laying there for long stretches of time.
Quite a few times, actually. It was very helpful for my back and it really helped my sinuses as well. I highly recommend Dr. Wu at the accupuncture clinic on Shepherd just north of Westhiemer. He's great.
ima, Weren't you working out?? I used to have back pain all the time because of poor posture (among other things) and since I have been working out, it is very rare that I have that now.
I'm only 20 and I've been having chronic back pain for years now. It stems back to a weight lifting accident I had when I was about 14 trying to do squats. I think I might give Dr. Wu a visit.
Do you know what exactly is wrong with it? I have always heard that stretching is best. I also read that sleeping on your back with your knees proped up with the best posistion for a bad back. I have two slipped disks in my back. It really, really sucks.
It doesn't matter what treatment you get if you don't make a conscious effort to have good posture throughout the day. Working out would help too if you did some variations of rows.
About 4 times a week. I work my upper back but I don't really have anything for my lower back. I could use some good stretching excersises I don't think it's anything with my spine like a slipped disc or anything. I think it's just the muscles getting tight because of my posture. I try to sit up straight when I think about it, but bad habits are hard to break, especially when I play or drive.
I had a severe back injury in my early 20's. Doctors said I'd probably end up in a wheel chair. I've had just about every form of bodywork there is done to me. Before I started getting massages and accupuncture and Rolfing, etc, I was a complete and total skeptic. Once the massage therapist cured in 8 months what doctors said I would have for the rest of my life, I was convinced. If you want a really unbelievable massage therapist, go to the Therapy and Wellness Center and ask for Lou Holley. It is right down the street from Dr. Wu in fact on Shepherd right next door to Kenneally's across the street from Petco. Lou is an amazing woman. She is probably in her late 60's now but she really has the gift of healing. She does mostly reflexology (working on the nerve endings in your feet) mixed with traditional massage and accupressure-type technique. Between her and Dr. Wu, you guys should be set for life. But, if you are looking for more, try Rolfing. It was invented by Ida Rolf in the 30's when her son had a deformity doctors said couldn't be cured. She taught herself a technique for manipulating the connective tissue (ligaments and tendons) in the body and cured her son. It is now taught exclusively at the Rolf Institute in Colorado. In Houston, there is only one guy to see who does it correctly and that's Michael McIver. He's in the Village - great guy and very helpful stuff.
Hahaha, with your avatar. That I posted some mild "I've heard good things" in 2003 is pretty interesting. Twenty years later, it's helping the Mrs recover use of her feet after ruthless doses of chemotherapy. Big proponent of acupuncture if you find the right person.
