Back Pain

Common Back Conditions We Treat

We regularly help patients with:

• Chronic lower back pain
• Sciatica or nerve-related pain
• Disc issues (bulging, herniated, degenerative)
• Muscle spasms and tightness
• Postural strain and overuse injuries
• Back pain related to stress, anxiety, or poor sleep
• Post-surgical recovery support
• Pregnancy-related back pain

Whether your pain is sharp, dull, burning, or aching—whether it’s worse with sitting, standing, or sleeping—we’ll develop a plan designed for your specific needs.

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Why Back Pain Happens

Back pain is often caused or aggravated by:

• Muscle tension and guarding
• Compression or inflammation of spinal nerves
• Poor posture and sedentary habits
• Sleep position or mattress quality
• Weak core muscles or lack of mobility
• Disc degeneration or past trauma
• Stress-driven muscle clenching and poor recovery

In many cases, pain persists even after imaging (like MRIs or X-rays) shows no major structural issue—meaning the pain is real, but not always visible. That’s where our approach excels.

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How Acupuncture Relieves Back Pain

Acupuncture works with your nervous system to address both pain and the factors causing it. Modern research shows that it:

• Stimulates the release of endorphins and other natural pain relievers
• Reduces inflammation and swelling around affected tissues
• Relaxes tight or overactive muscles
• Improves circulation to speed healing
• Enhances communication between muscles and the brain to restore function
• Helps downregulate the pain-signaling pathways that become overactive in chronic pain

🧪 A 2022 review in the Annals of Internal Medicine found acupuncture significantly outperformed usual care in reducing chronic low back pain—and improved patient function with fewer side effects than medications.

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What to Expect

We start with a comprehensive assessment of your pain, posture, lifestyle, and any relevant imaging. Based on your individual presentation, your treatment may include:

• Targeted acupuncture to interrupt the pain response and improve mobility
• Muscle release techniques for tight or overcompensating muscles
• Gentle electrical stimulation (if indicated) to calm irritated nerves
• Cupping therapy to promote blood flow and release deep muscle tension
• Guidance on movement, posture, and sleep positioning to prevent flare-ups

Patients typically report:

• Noticeable pain reduction within the first few sessions
• Improved mobility and flexibility
• Less stiffness and fewer spasms
• Better sleep and energy due to less tension
• A renewed sense of control over their body
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Our Approach is Personalized, Not One-Size-Fits-All

We don’t use cookie-cutter protocols. Whether your pain is mechanical, nerve-based, or muscular, we build a plan that matches your lifestyle, activity level, and goals—always with the aim of long-term improvement, not just temporary relief.

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Take the Next Step Toward Relief

If back pain is interfering with your work, sleep, or daily activities, you don’t have to live like this. There are safer, proven options—and we’re here to help.

📍 We’re located in Newington and serve patients throughout Hartford County and Central Connecticut.

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