Will acupuncture help spinal stenosis?

Treatment of spinal stenosis is very diverse, so it is not possible to cover all of them here.

Acupuncture can be classified as physical therapy.

This is information from doctors for the treatment of spinal stenosis with physical therapy

Physical therapy for spinal stenosis

In fact, physical therapy can be considered as one of the conservative methods in the treatment of spinal stenosis. These methods mainly focus on movement to help reduce symptoms of the disease. Patients will change their habits gradually. For example, walking with the back arched forward or with the support of a cane.

Exercise on a bicycle, try to lean forward and use the handrails. This is a simple way to widen the spinal canal naturally. In addition, patients can also change their daily habits to help them live a more stable life. Typically, when sitting in a chair, your back is bent, when walking, you are leaning forward ...

Exercise treatment for spinal stenosis. Patients can apply exercises to increase the flexibility and flexibility of the bones. It is important to note that the exercises need to be performed regularly every day to be effective. Usually doctors will advise patients to apply the course of treatment within 4 to 6 weeks.

In addition to treatment through exercise, patients can also apply other therapies. Methods of massage, hot compress, cold compress, acupuncture, acupressure all have certain effects. However, these methods should rely on the support of a qualified person to ensure effectiveness.

Information from reputable sites:

Acupuncture treatments can significantly reduce back or neck pain resulting from spinal stenosis. It's way more efficient than many therapies that involve drugs and pharmaceuticals, and since it addresses the problem holistically, you may expect more long-term results and better general health.

Acupuncture for Spinal Stenosis

What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in your spine. This can put pressure on the nerves that run through these spaces, causing pain, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness in various parts of the body. Symptom location is dependent upon which nerve is impinged and which area of the body is served by that nerve.

Causes and Treatments

There are multiple causes of spinal stenosis. These include osteoarthritis, thickened ligaments, tumors and spinal injuries. Treatments vary depending on the cause of the stenosis as well as the severity of the symptoms it is causing.  Common treatments include medications such as pain relievers, anti-depressants, anti-seizure drugs or opioids, steroid injections, or surgery. Many people with spinal stenosis who want to avoid becoming dependent on medication or undergoing surgery turn to more natural treatment options such as acupuncture. Acupuncture is proven to be an effective option for the treatment of spinal stenosis.   

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Acupuncture is proven effective.

A recent study published in 2018 compared the effectiveness of acupuncture, exercise, and medication in the treatment of spinal stenosis. Results showed that all methods resulted in a statistically significant improvement in symptoms as measured by the Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ). Those in the acupuncture treatment group, though, showed significantly better improvement in physical function by the end of the study as compared with the exercise group. Scores of treatment satisfaction were also statistically higher in the acupuncture group than in the medication group. Researchers concluded that acupuncture is significantly more effective than exercise in improving physical function, and significantly more effective than medication in patient satisfaction for the treatment of spinal stenosis. ​

Another study published in 2016 assessed the effect of acupuncture on pain and quality of life in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers found that acupuncture yielded statistically significant improvements in pain and quality of life in patients immediately following treatment. In addition, six weeks after treatment participants reported continued symptom relief. Comparison of Short Form-36 Health Survey scores before and after acupuncture treatment showed significant improvements in emotions, vitality, general health, bodily pain, and physical well being.  Researchers concluded that acupuncture has a significant short-term effect on pain and quality of life in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. 

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