Acupuncture for Back Pain in West Sayville, NY
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people try acupuncture. At The Healing Point, Dr. Eon Suhanee, D.Ac, uses acupuncture to help ease low back pain and stiffness and support you in getting back to daily activities.
What the research says
The American College of Physicians guideline lists acupuncture among the non-drug options clinicians can consider first for chronic low back pain. Qaseem A, et al. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2017
A large analysis of 39 trials with 20,827 patients found acupuncture more effective than both sham acupuncture and no acupuncture for chronic musculoskeletal pain, such as back and neck pain, with benefits that largely lasted at one year. Vickers AJ, et al. Journal of Pain, 2018
NCCIH reports that acupuncture may help ease back pain. NCCIH, Acupuncture: Effectiveness and Safety
What to expect
Sessions can take up to 60 minutes. You rest on a padded table while thin needles are placed at targeted points. You should experience little to no discomfort. A plan of 6-8 sessions over several weeks is common, depending on your condition and goals.
Acupuncture works alongside, not in place of, care from your physician. Results vary from person to person.
Schedule a visit
Call or text 631-210-6193 or email frontdesk@thehealingpointli.com. The Healing Point is at 1 Montauk Hwy, West Sayville, NY 11796, serving West Sayville, Sayville, Oakdale, Bayport, Bohemia, Holbrook, Ronkonkoma, Lake Ronkonkoma and nearby Long Island communities. NYSHIP and other insurances accepted; see Insurance & Fees.