Capitola Acupuncture of Santa Cruz County

Adam White
L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., M.T.C.M., Q.M.E.

Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
Diplomate of Acupuncture
Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qualified Medical Examiner

About Adam White, L.Ac.

Back Pain

Acupuncture & Herbs Info

Insurance Coverage

Not Just for Pain?

Attention Deficit Disorder

Headache Treatment

Facial Rejuvenation

Carpal Tunnel Info

Knee Recovery Info

Research Studies

Stop Smoking

Starve a Fever?

World Health Organization

Sleep Disorders, Stress, Low Energy

Back Pain Recovery

     Acupuncture is successful in the treatment of many types of  back pain including disc protrusions, compression fractures, and arthritis.  This is confirmed by numerous studies including a report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH Consensus Statement, volume 15, number 5, 1997; p. 19, 1997).  Perhaps the most common back pain patient is the L5/S1 IVF encroachment type.  In this case, the patient typically has lower back pain and/or numbness often radiating down the legs and restless sleep.  I use electroacupuncture to enhance the micro-circulation of blood and fluid to the vertebral region which often results in a dramatic decrease in pain and an increase in range of motion.

     Many patients are able get off their pain medications as a result of proper acupuncture care.  Other patients seek to avoid the need for surgery.  While surgical intervention is sometimes necessary, almost all of my patients are able to avoid the need for surgery with the help of acupuncture therapy.  Post-surgical back pain patients also derive great benefit from acupuncture care. These patients have had surgical procedures to correct the disorder but continue to suffer from pain.  They usually take very strong pain medications to alleviate their suffering.  Even in this difficult type of case, most of my patients enjoy significant improvement in their condition.  If you are suffering from back pain, acupuncture therapy may be a very important step in your recovery.  I use every tool available in Traditional Chinese Medicine including micro-acupuncture, distal acupuncture, and local electroacupuncture to ensure optimum results.