Acupuncture Solihull Birmingham and Acupuncture Tamworth Staffordshire for back pain and sciatica
Some people suffer back pain for years without questioning whether there may be a better option to pain killers or other therapies that do not seem to improve their situation.
Atlas back pain clinics are Birmingham and Solihull Osteopaths (an alternative to Chiropractors) Solihull Back Pain Physiotherapists and Female Acupuncture practitioners, all experts in their field, join forces and provide a top quality back pain service. This combination of skills and therapies offers our patients focused treatment plans which can lead to rapid recovery rates from many back pain conditions. If you are currently on long term medication for your Back pain, sciatica, shoulder or neck pain why not try a free consultation at the Tamworth or Solihull Birmingham clinics, we will be very happy to help you.
Being in constant pain is a sensation that those who have not suffered may not be able to understand or appreciate. Because we are continuously dealing with severe painful conditions on a daily basis we have gained a tremendous insight, through experience, on dealing with pain control and those who suffer. All of our patients feel relaxed and calm while being treated, comforted by the knowledge that our treatments do not have any side effects.
Practicing in clinics in Tamworth and Solihull, Birmingham there is easy access for patients from Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Swadlincote and Brownhills.
How acupuncture helps with Back Pain
Research carried out in 2002 indicated that almost 80% of the world´s population would suffer from some kind of back pain with lower back pain being the most common type. In addition to the high rate of incidence, back pain is also known to have a high rate of recurrence in patients.
Acupuncture is a natural method of treatment that involves no chemicals or surgery. Thin stainless steel needles are inserted into the body at various acupuncture points to stimulate the free flow of Chi or life force through the body. Free flowing Chi results in a healthy and pain free body. Large bodies of research have been able to establish a connection between acupuncture and relief from back pain-especially sciatica.
Sciatica refers to a type of back pain in which the pain radiates from the buttocks down the legs. Sometimes, sciatica pain can also be a consequence of a muscle spasm impinging on the sciatica nerve. Acupuncture can be effectively used to alleviate muscle spasms. The results are almost immediate and can provide relief within minutes.
Back pain may be caused because muscles that are not frequently exercised and stretched are suddenly put to excessive use. Muscle spasms are common in such cases and result in the individual feeling sore, stiff and a dull ache in the back. Patients suffering from sciatica may even feel a tingling sensation or numbness. This can be due to the narrowing of the disc space or a disc protrusion in the lumbar region.
Acupuncture is used to improve blood circulation to the entire lumbar region and spinal cord. It is suggested that it relaxes paraspinal muscles and provides relief from muscle spasms. The increased blood flow provides greater nourishment to the discs and increases their elasticity. Thus, acupuncture can be extremely effective in reducing back pain symptoms. It is important to remember that different patients respond differently to acupuncture sessions and it can take anywhere between 4-12 sessions to really feel the difference.
Atlas Back Pain Clinics are part of the Atlas Pain Relief Centre group of back pain clinics located in Hall Green Birmingham near Solihull and Shirley and Tamworth town centre, Staffordshire near Lichfield.
The Clinics are currently offering free acupuncture consultations by telephoning 01827 59943 or visit the website www.atlaspainrelief.com for more information

