Acupuncture reduces the cost of Low-back pain

22/3/2012

An article published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine shows that Acupuncture reduces the cost of Low-Back pain. This is fantastic news for people who suffer from chronic low back pain that there could be some relief for them in sight....

Acupuncture reduces the cost of Low-back pain
Patients with low-back pain (LBP) are less likely to visit physicians for LBP after receiving acupuncture treatment, leading to reduced healthcare spending on LBP. In a case control study carried out in Canada, 201 cases in which LBP was treated with acupuncture were compared with 804 controls. Each acupuncture group case was matched with four comparison cases from the general population with LBP, based on gender and age. The number of physician visits for the one-year period post-acupuncture decreased 49% for the acupuncture group, compared with the one-year period pre-acupuncture. In the comparison group, there was a decrease of 2% in physician visits for the same time periods. The of cost LBP-related physician services showed corresponding decreases, declining by 37% for the acupuncture group and 1% for the comparison group. (Reduced health resource use after acupuncture for low-back pain. J Altern Complement Med. 2011 Nov;17(11):1015-9).
http://www.jcm.co.uk/research-archive/article/acupuncture-reduces-cost-of-back-pain-1927/

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Karen, Dublin

I’d like to thank Niamh for all her treatment and care during my last pregnancy. I came to Niamh requesting help to keep my blood pressure down because on my previous pregnancies I was on medication for BP which I wanted to avoid on my third pregnancy. Niamh treated me on a regular basis and I avoided medication and high BP issues. I also had 2 previous inductions and I really wanted to avoid a third induction. Niamh started pre-induction treatment a few weeks before my due date and then worked up to the full induction the week of my due date and I was delighted when I started labour myself 3 days after my due date and baby was born soon after that. Niamh did a great job and gave me the outcome that I wanted. I’d highly recommend Niamh because she is friendly, approachable, very professional and thrives to achieve the best treatment for her clients.

SEAN, DUBLIN
Around March 2022 I started getting chronic migraines/headaches. These were persistent and never went away. It resulted in numerous brain scans, sinus scans with no results. I tried numerous treatments including hyperbaric therapy, medication, Botox all of which done nothing. I eventually ended up having sinus surgery thinking that might be the issue but sadly it wasn’t. After 2 neurologists and a number of other medical professionals I had literally given up hope and was coming to terms that I would be living in this 24 hour pain forever.
Then someone recommended acupuncture which I automatically dismissed as Chinese medicine BS but said what’s the worst that can happen. I started with Niamh and that day my head didn’t get any worse. In fact the next day it started to feel better and I couldn’t believe it. Niamh has got the pain down so low that most days I hardly even notice it. It’s not an understatement to say she has literally changed my life and has given me back the freedom to enjoy it basically pain free.

Jane, Bettystown, Co. Meath

I visited Anam Mai Acupuncture for treatment for post natal depression, anxiety and stress, and found it to be extremely effective.

Niamh has a natural caring attitude towards her clients, and a real passion for her career. In this way, she earns your trust and you feel able to put yourself completely in her hands.

For those who have never tried acupuncture, Niamh is always ready to explain what she is doing and how this will be effective. She has clearly been trained very well in her chosen profession, and her love for this shows through.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Niamh and acupuncture to my friends and family. I found that she was able to help me enormously, and I am grateful to her for this

Lisa, Drogheda, Co. Louth

I attended Niamh in Anam Mai Acupuncture throughout my third pregnancy and found the sessions really beneficial. I had never overly been a fan of needles before, but I found that I really looked forward to my treatments with Niamh. Her easy manner and quiet confidence allowed me to relax and leave my stress behind. I found the acupuncture treatments wonderful for blocked sinuses and pregnancy swelling in my legs and ankles. I went for weekly treatments and the last treatment I had was two days before I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy at home after a short and wonderful labour. Thank you Niamh for all your help and support throughout my pregnancy and post-natally!