acupuncture, does it work?

[Whoaaa]

my doctor just told me to try accupuncher does it kill pain for how long ??

 

[Nadi Ginger]

Hi
if you post with details of your condition/ pain then we can offer advice as where to go and what to try,
Gaz

 

[zmsgqltl]

hi biggas
the story is my first mri showed nerve root traped second mri showed two bulging disc nerves damaged??? it causes pain all down my left side i cant sit can hardly walk cant lift been like this for two years have tried osteopath dident work chieopractor gives some relive only a couple of days ?and just two weeks i got the epidural dident work and have tried lots of things so far iv spent a lot of money and still the same ???thats my story so any ideas welcome bingfar

 

[qmnnegiz]

well had my first accupuncher on teusday and have to say i got some relive therphys says it will take a few more so yes it does work ?
bingfar

 

[i<3electronics2]

I i didnt find acupuncture that good at pain relief but it may have just been the person doing it, some people can have surgery with acupuncture as the pain relief. Have you tried traction? The first session for me eased the pain a lot while i was being pulled but it came back straight after being released but not as much. The relief of being able to relax while being stretched was great especially after being tensed up for two months. My back problems started on 15th may this year and im still no better. Im hoping facet joint injections are going to help me get back to work but on the nhs the first consult is not untill November, hopefully my private medical insurance will cover it before then.

 

[Mark V]

hi kev
no havent had traction ?not sure it would work for me ? but i did have the one injection it dident work ?
bingfar

 

[Rodger]

I should be having four injections at once,1 above and 1 below on each side of the discs. Ive got one prolapsed disc and 3-5 dehydrated discs and im only 24. The traction helped to relieve the pressure on the nerves that are trapped in my back. Ask your doctor or physio about it, it may help.

 

[regla z]

hi kev25v6
well i asked my doctor today about traction today he said with my injury i have to keep walking ? and keep mobile witch means walking over 4 miles a day i could do with a rest i had my second acupuncher found a bit sore just hope its worth it ??any other ideas please let me know thanks kev
bingfar

 

[gramof6]

Hi Bing....

Yes, it does work! The trick to it is how trained is your physician .... and each person has different levels on wich they heal... some may heal fast with it... and other's it may take time.

I've seen swollen knees deflate in front of my eyes with this therapy.

I've seen ranges of motion increase many times right at the time it is administered.

Much more relief in many different areas I've witnessed.

So your question reply is YES... it most certainly does work.

Deb

 

[Boba Fett]

thanks deb
after the first i did get some relife i just hope it keeps working ????

 

[leah g.]

Acupressure is just as good, without the needles. It will relieve various pain.

 

[Dexter]

up date thanks for all the replys well after six acupuncher threatments pain is at a good level but swelling is still the same and sore so to answer my own question and for thoes of you who need to know yes it did work

 

[spifffffy]

If you wish to take the swelling down and at the same time, relieve the pain.

Here is what you need to do:

Do this treatment in the evening;
Take an Egg White only;
Stur with a fork until frost;
Add egg white to a face cloth;
Apply face cloth to the swelling area;
Cover with some cellophane(saran wrap) beyong the face cloth;
Tape all side properly;
put on a piece of clothing over it and add some heat all night;
Remove in the morning and wash off.

Good Luck

Joe

 

[GameFreak]

I had acupuncture last night for a painful knee. They put three needles in and a lot of the swelling has gone down and I actually got a decent night's sleep. I also feel a lot more relaxed - look like I've just come back from holiday!! (I may be imagining things...) LOL

I've had acupressure before for toothache. It got rid of the pain for about 5 hours, giving me time to get to a dentist. Quite impressive.