[Fowgill Farm]

Some of you may or may not know but i have three very poorly discs in my back each one progreesively more poorly than the first!
I have started physio at the hospital which involves strengthening exercises for the muscles around my back. and on friday they would like to start a course of acupuncture sessions.
Just wondered if anyone had any experiences of acupuncture particularly for back pain?
i am looking forward to it and view it positively (anything to avoid the operating table).
Any thoughts/comments appreciated.
Mandy 

[Bionic]

Mandy
I've not has any personal experience with acupunture but know two people with bad backs who swear by it.
I hope it works for you too
Best of luck
Sally

[JulieS]

My sister slipped a disc a couple of months ago.  Along with physio she is receiving accupuncture and says it is working wonders.

Hope it works well for you too Mandy.

[Sylvia]

I was at the vet. today and there was a Lab in the waiting room (a guide dog) who was having acupuncture. Apparently she had been in severe pain in her lower back and her owner had tried everything. Acupuncture was a last resort and, said the man, should have been his first. He had seen a remarkable improvement in her.
So, go for it.

[faith0504]

I have had accupunture on my back, earlier this year, it did help but it doesnt last for long, i felt amazing when i came away and for a couple of days afterwards, i am still waiting for my op date,

Please let us know how you get on, fingers and toes crossed it works for you 

[Fowgill Farm]

Thanks all for the positive vibes, i've been reading that back pain acupuncture is the only one recommended by NICE and so allowed on the NHS. We shall see how it goes anything has to be better than all the painkillers i take.
Let you know i how i get on.
Mandy 

[northfifeduckling]

Try anything unless you have a ruptured disc  - then surgery is the only option. Acupuncture is great for pain, but combine it with Craniosacral Therapy (you might have to invest in a few treatments as it is not available on the NHS but worth every penny!). A good Osteopath can also help. I find that things that work are not available on the NHS 

[Tilly]

 Hi Fowgill Farm,
I have had accupunture in the past for back pain and found it really good.
I would recommend you trying a" tenns" machine as well-it feels a bit strange to start with and took me a while to get used to wearing -but I was surprised how effectively it works.Your doctors`  will probably have a few machines  they lend out.
Good luck
T :wave:illy

[Fowgill Farm]

Thanks Tilly, have tried the TENS but i'm never still long enought for it to have any effect and i can't work/walk around with it. Acupuncture this afternoon so fingers crossed.
Mandy 

[Fowgill Farm]

Well had my first session on friday, only three needles but afterwards felt extremely sleepy and bit achy, the next day i felt much more relaxed and my pain seemed much less niggling, however today my back is raging but the nerve in my leg is much less iritable so we shall see how it progresses.
Wasn't as bad as i though as i'm a bit iffy about needles looking forward to next session.
mandy 

[faith0504]

Glad the session went ok, got everything crossed they work for you 

[Tilly]

...I`m pleased the acupuncture session went O.K --- next time you will probably be more relaxed and find the whole experience more beneficial.

I also found a tens machine very strange to wear-- and all them cables!! ,but with perseverance  ,and by fixing the Pads on securely with Duck Tape and the control box in my pocket- can work all day on the farm with it "tingling away in the background".

So from being totally in pain all day and feeling miserable just wearing the machine allows me to carry on with my life and stay mobile, even though I obviously am sensible with what I physically do.

    Tilly

[princesspiggy]

i had acupuncture a few times but it was for acute morning sickness of all things, i like to think it helped and would try it again if i needed to. good luck