• Back pain is one of the most prevalent disorders for the whole of the human race!!
• The most common reason for this is due to our unhealthy lifestyle, wrong posture, lack of adequate physical activity (sedentary lifestyle), over-weight/obesity and stress.
• It is estimated that about 7 – 8 % of the world’s population suffer from back pain at some point of their lifetime affecting their quality of life and workdays being compromised severely.
•  There are several therapies which can manage or treat back pain based on the cause of the condition including Acupuncture therapy, Physical therapy, Exercise therapy, Yoga therapy, Ayurvedic therapies, modern medicine, and several others.
• Acupuncture therapy is one the most sought-after therapy for Back pain across the world today for its effectiveness in managing/treating it based on the causative factor.
• Acupuncture therapy helps treat/manage back pain very effectively by reducing the inflammation, triggering the release of natural pain killers in the body (neuro-transmitter release) and also by de-stressing the body and mind.
• A recent research study done in 2021 indicates that Acupuncture therapy is substantially more effective than the standard care and sham acupuncture for back pain.
•  It is equally important that the subjects suffering from back pain should get their diagnosis scientifically and approach a qualified and registered acupuncture practitioner for effective resolution of their back pain.
• Acupuncture helps by restoring the imbalances and triggering the body’s self-healing capacity to heal by itself for long lasting effect.
• It is equally important to make sure the correction of the causes for back pain to prevent further recurrence by a healthy lifestyle as advised by the practitioner.

Dr Gurudatta H K, BNYS, FCRSW

Founder, Anandamaya Wellness Center, Bengaluru