01/27/2026
Acupuncture is THE recommended treatment-alternative to medication for back pain and what better timing for a session amidst shoveling all the snow & ice we just got.
American College of Physicians recommends that MDs should prescribe acupuncture BEFORE prescribing medication for back pain.
Amazing, right? The only way they would make such a strong recommendation for acupuncture is if the research backed it up. And it DOES. Multiple studies support the effectiveness of acupuncture for managing pain. And not just back pain.
What kinds of pain can acupuncture help with?
Back pain
Neck pain/stiffness/tightness
Sciatic pain
Knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle pain (Okay, basically any kind of joint pain)
Headaches
Fibromyalgia
Post-surgical pain
Toothache/jaw pain
Pain associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Menstrual pain/cramping
Acute pain due to injury
Nerve pain
If you have pain that you've been struggling with, it's worth it to give acupuncture a try. It's incredibly helpful and our patients are often surprised at how much better they feel - that's a huge part of why we love our job!
If you have questions about acupuncture can help your pain, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to chat with you.
If you’re ready to make an appointment, click the link in our bio or go to glensideacu.com
Sending our current and future patients our warmest wishes this week,
your GCA care team
