Chronic back pain is a common ailment, often caused by misuse or overuse of the body in daily activities. It can be an aggravating and even disabling condition, however, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) holds a key to providing relief.
Consider the following story: A man, aged 63, who is a driver for a living, drives five hours a day, and has suffered back pain for almost ten years. His friend recommended he try acupuncture for its effective treatments for relieving pain.
When he visited the doctor, the driver emphasized from the beginning: He did not want any massage for it causes him pain, and he did not want any Chinese medicine as it has a bitter taste. He just wanted to try acupuncture—period….