MRSA infection is very rare as a complication of acupuncture. True. Essentially unheard of. So acupuncture is one of the safer, better natural back pain relief remedies.
Infection as a complication of acupuncture is very rare. This is partially a result of the high degree of training required of acupuncturists in most United States jurisdictions. And partially because there is a ready supply of sterile single-use needles here in the U.S.
Also, acupuncture usually occurs in the clinical/office environment outside of the confines of the hospital. MRSA is not as prevalent in the community as it is inside the hospital.
9) The best acupuncture treatment is given by a chiropractor.
Acupuncture – though it is considered to b e an alternative or natural remedy – is not typically taught to chiropractors. Though chiropractors are thought to be experts on spinal problems of both the neck and back, their typical treatment mode of manipulation has been found to have up to 40% rate of side-effects.
Acupuncturists are most-often independently trained and licensed. Additional training in the herbal and botanical remedies typical of Chinese medicine is given to natural medicine doctors. Oriental medicine experts may also have acupuncture training. Be sure to check your specialist’s credentials to maximize the benefits you’ll receive from a properly placed quiver of needles.
10) Hot – or Electrically-charged – needles provide faster relief. No clinical evidence this makes any difference, but as noted in Tip #3 – the bigger, thicker needles do seem to provide faster, better pain-relief.
BONUS TIP: The best acupuncture treatments are$250 per visit. Not true! A good acupuncturist may only charge $100 or so…Well worth it in my book.
But, remember, the best back pain remedies do involve participation on your part. By that I mean pattern-specific exercises can give back pain relief where nothing else seems to work. Even for those people who think they’re “Stuck with chronic back pain.” Check out the video now.
