Massage or acupuncture for back related pain

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Blessed

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I have damaged nerves in my neck. They cause me my migraines and upper shoulders, upper arm and neck pain. I have had a massage by a professional in the past but the pain was right back 30 minutes later. I had acupuncture to help me quit smoking for a few weeks.

I did quit smoking but am still having pain with the damaged nerves even with medication. My question is has anyone done either of these on a long term basis for this type of pain? It is expensive but I would see it as well worth the money if it works. Thanks
 

Blessed said:
I have damaged nerves in my neck. They cause me my migraines and upper shoulders, upper arm and neck pain. I have had a massage by a professional in the past but the pain was right back 30 minutes later. I had acupuncture to help me quit smoking for a few weeks.

I did quit smoking but am still having pain with the damaged nerves even with medication. My question is has anyone done either of these on a long term basis for this type of pain? It is expensive but I would see it as well worth the money if it works. Thanks
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Let me know about it also. I've heard nothing as to actual cost, I doubt it's cheap. But if it works?
 
Disgustedman said:
Let me know about it also. I've heard nothing as to actual cost, I doubt it's cheap. But if it works?
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Do you suffer from back or neck pain? The acupuncture is covered somewhat on my insurance, massage is not. I did not have a full body massage, just upper body, neck and head. I was distressed because I only felt better for about 30 minutes.
 

I am interested in trying this as well. Long time ago, I used to do the billing for a doctor who did acupuncture one evening a week in a medical clinic. He was booked up for that night every week and most of his patients were there every week. For all different aliments. I just checked and it seems there is only one in my city. I need to find out how much it cost. I am sure my insurance will not pay for it.

There is an older bunny on fakebook that I follow and they show him getting his acupuncture treatments for his arthritis. He lays right there and goes to sleep. It helps him a lot. He is very active after his treatments. I have heard of other animals having it also with very good results.
 
Why either /or? Why don't you go to a chiropractor?
I understand some are good, some not so good.
If they are trained by the "Palmer" method, they are
generally exceptional.
I don't underestimate their healing.

A regular physician may give you "steroid shots"
which may work for a few to several months.

Of the two, I would choose the chiropractor.
Massage would have no lasting effects.
Acupuncture ? I don't know.

Just trying to help.
 
I had neck pain and shoulder pain. My dr referred me to a physical therapist. Insurance covered 24 sessions. The therapy included many stretching type exercises and then about a 20 minute massage.
massage was great!!
My neck pain went away with therapy but my shoulder pain persists.
They gave me some exercises to do at home but I havenā€™t been the best at doing them. I need to get back to themā€¦they do help. Also use heating pad.
Think I may need to have X-ray or mri of area..same area had tendonitis a few years ago.
 
Massage, Chiropractics and Acupuncture only yield temporary results for muscular or nerve pain. Surgery and medications are risky, and not guaranteed to work either.
Temporary relief is as good as it gets, I use hot compress(some prefer cold) and gentle movement and stretching. I practice Taichi for pain relief and peaceful mind.
 
Iā€™ve got a bad back and use chiropractor and message therapy. Iā€™ve not tried acupuncture but would not hesitate to do so, especially if its covered by benefits.
A physio therapist is a really good idea. Both a chiropractor and physiotherapist will align your back first and then follow up with massage and acupuncture.
 

Massage or acupuncture for back related pain​


When having a massage by a lovely lady..... what pain? ā˜ŗļø
 
Gaer said:
Why either /or? Why don't you go to a chiropractor?
I understand some are good, some not so good.
If they are trained by the "Palmer" method, they are
generally exceptional.
I don't underestimate their healing.

A regular physician may give you "steroid shots"
which may work for a few to several months.

Of the two, I would choose the chiropractor.
Massage would have no lasting effects.
Acupuncture ? I don't know.

Just trying to help.
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Gaer, could be an insurance issue.

Insurance companies only started covering acupuncture and massage therapies recently, and most of them only cover acupuncture. Whichever they cover, it's only for certain diagnoses and only after medication and/or physical therapy and/or surgery didn't help.
 
I've had both acupuncture treatments and massage therapy. Both gave me temporary relief and sometimes no relief at all.

As @Nathan pointed out, neither of these therapies works very well for nerve pain, they can only help a bit with pain and/or stiffness from the inflammation that nerve pain can trigger.
 
Nathan said:
Massage, Chiropractics and Acupuncture only yield temporary results for muscular or nerve pain. Surgery and medications are risky, and not guaranteed to work either.
Temporary relief is as good as it gets, I use hot compress(some prefer cold) and gentle movement and stretching. I practice Taichi for pain relief and peaceful mind.
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That is what I am learning, there is no sure fix. I do take meds, do stretching and use heat when it gets really bad.
 
Pappy said:
For my lower back pain I have had a chiropractor, acupuncture and massages. It felt great at the time of treatment but pain came right back after I left. I have just agreed with myself to live with the pain. I wish you good luck whatever course you take.
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:) Maybe try posture improvement, spinal decompression, arching your back often, a back brace, correct walking, avoiding excessive sitting, proper squats, a new firm mattress, and also gentle taichi is wonderful for the back.
**(sob) Well, Doctor, I was ironing, and the phone rang..**
 
In about 6 weeks, I am having a spinal cord stimulator surgically installed for my lower back pain. The leads are surgically attached to the nerves and connected to the small stimulator which will be worn on the outside of my back for a week, which will allow me time to find out if it will work for me. If it does, then the stimulator will be implanted. Boston Scientific is the manufacturer of the stimulator. The surgeon stated that it has been studied and found to be effective on 90% of the patients studied.

If youā€™re interested, you can read more hereā€¦..Stimulator. and at pain.com
 
I have had just about every 'therapy' / 'procedure' / 'treatment' there is for arthritis & neuropathy . Massage, chiropractic ,accupuncture, steroid injections etc ..... all the way up to & including stem-cell therapy. And I have tried just about every supplement / medication there is for it as well.

I have come to the conclusion that none of it works ... period.

I have been fighting it since 2016, it first came on me in late 2015.

Indomethacine and gabapentin .... seem to have some 'take-the-edge-off effect, and some days even they're hardly noticed.

Not trying to be a neh-sayer ..... just relating experience.
 
Muscle stimulators can work quite effectively to reduce pain for some. Wearing either patches or a belt with gel while electrical currents stimulate muscles can be helpful. For both my husband and I, we found it to relieve pain quite well. Plus I like that itā€™s a drug free therapy.
 
rgp said:
I have had just about every 'therapy' / 'procedure' / 'treatment' there is for arthritis & neuropathy . Massage, chiropractic ,accupuncture, steroid injections etc ..... all the way up to & including stem-cell therapy. And I have tried just about every supplement / medication there is for it as well.

I have come to the conclusion that none of it works ... period.

I have been fighting it since 2016, it first came on me in late 2015.

Indomethacine and gabapentin .... seem to have some 'take-the-edge-off effect, and some days even they're hardly noticed.

Not trying to be a neh-sayer ..... just relating experience.
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I am so sorry you are dealing with this, it is exhausting. I am just so tired of not being able to things, to struggle on the really bad days. I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing that will fix it.
 
Blessed said:
I am so sorry you are dealing with this, it is exhausting. I am just so tired of not being able to things, to struggle on the really bad days. I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing that will fix it.
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Thanks, and yes it is [exhausting] .

Obviously I agree .... And I do wish you well.

It has just about made me housebound, and i hate it.
 

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