Acupuncture
for Back Pain - Chronic
Acupuncture has a well-established evidence base for chronic low back pain, with meta-analyses showing benefit beyond both sham acupuncture and usual care.
How it works
Stimulates descending pain inhibitory pathways via opioid, serotonin, and noradrenaline release. Reduces local muscle tension and inflammatory mediators. Central sensitisation modulation may explain durability of effects.
What to watch for
Course of 6–10 sessions typically required. Effects may not persist indefinitely — maintenance sessions may be needed. Evidence stronger for chronic than acute LBP.
Community experience
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