At American Back Center Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic,  Acupuncture is covered through Ambetter Insurance.
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Common Symptoms of Lumbar Issues: Low back pain, Tingling sensation, Burning sensation, Numbness, Hip pain, Groin pain, Leg pain, Knee pain, Calf pain, Foot/toe pain

Lumbar pain (commonly known as lower back pain) affects the lower five vertebrae of your spine. The discs in this section of the back bear the majority of the load when it comes to body weight and lifting, making them particularly prone to injury. While exercises targeting abdominal and back muscles are the most common way to prevent lower back injury, they are often not enough.

If you already have pain in your lumbar spine, treatment is often necessary. Often times, people with lumbar pain resort to pain killers or even surgery. We believe in a different approach. The American Back Center facility in Chicago offers a combination of Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic,  Acupuncture to provide a non-invasive, and highly effective, solution to your back pain related problems. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your lower back, call for a consultation with a Dr. Chris and learn how we can help your condition improve. These options are covered by Ambetter Insurance and other insurance plans. Please call us with your insurance plan.

What Causes Lumbar Pain?

To understand what causes lumbar pain, one first needs to understand the anatomy of a disc. In simple terms, discs are made up of a soft core and multiple harder outside layers. Those materials heal quite easily in a child’s body, but as the body matures, discs lose their ability to recuperate. So for example, when you lift something heavy or even just sneeze, the outside layers of the disc can develop small cracks. As those cracks become more numerous, the nutrients contained in the soft core of the disc start evaporating. That causes disc to essentially dry up (just think of a grape drying to a raisin) and that reduces the space between the vertebrae.

That process is called degenerative disc disease. As the disc degenerates, reducing the space between vertebrae, the nerves coming out of your spinal cord have less and less space and as the condition worsens the nerve has no more room and can get compressed, causing pain, discomfort, tingling sensation, etc.

Another mechanism behind the pain could bulging/herniated disc. When those cracks in the outer layers of the disc become large enough, soft core material can bulge out into the crack, creating a sort of a bump on the outside of the disc, which then pushes against the nerve.

We also offer a technology called VAX-D to Help?

Vax-D spinal decompression therapy is a patented, FDA approved treatment, during which a patient lays down on a specially designed table that alternates between stretching and relaxing the spine. This action creates negative pressure that heals the disc in two ways:

In the case of disc degeneration (remember the raisin?), the negative pressure draws nutrients from the surrounding tissue to the damaged disc, which in turn works to hydrate it and restore the space between the vertebrae, alleviating the pressure on the nerve.

In the case of the bulging disk, in addition to hydrating the outer disc layers, the negative pressure causes the soft core to retract back into the disc, once again reducing the pressure on the nerve.

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Acupuncture Downtown Chicago

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Introduction

Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine. Acupuncturists use thin needles to insert into the body at specific points on the skin in order to treat various ailments and conditions. The goal is to bring balance and harmony to this system, which they believe can help restore health and well-being.

Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine.

Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing. Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years in China, where it originated. It’s also used in other Asian countries such as Japan and Korea, as well as parts of Europe and North America.

Acupuncture is generally safe when done by an appropriately trained practitioner using clean-needle technique and sterile single-use needles (single use means the needle is only used once). If you’re considering acupuncture, it’s important that you find a practitioner who uses these techniques to ensure your safety.

Acupuncture is generally safe when done by an appropriately trained practitioner using clean-needle technique and sterile single-use needles.

Acupuncture is generally safe when done by an appropriately trained practitioner using clean-needle technique and sterile single-use needles.

Sterile needles are those that have been dipped in alcohol or another sterilizing solution, then allowed to dry before being used on the patient for a brief period of time. This prevents the spread of disease from one person to another.

May be safe during pregnancy.

Acupuncture may be safe during pregnancy. Acupuncture is generally considered to be a safe procedure for pregnant women. Studies have shown that it doesn’t increase the risk of miscarriage and may help with nausea, back pain, and labor pain. Acupuncture is not recommended for pregnant women who are in their first trimester or those who are in their third trimester

The evidence suggests that acupuncture might provide some relief for people with osteoarthritis and headaches.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for osteoarthritis. The evidence suggests that acupuncture might provide some relief for people with osteoarthritis and headaches. Acupuncture is not effective for other conditions.

In a major study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine in 2018, researchers analyzed research on acupuncture’s effectiveness against migraine headaches from 1996-2016. They found that it was beneficial to some patients with migraines who were experiencing moderate pain or those who had chronic daily headache.*

It’s not yet known if acupuncture works for other conditions, such as back pain, fibromyalgia or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Acupuncture is a popular treatment for many conditions, including back pain, fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel syndrome. But it’s not yet known if acupuncture works for other conditions, such as these. Some studies have found that acupuncture can help with some of these problems. But many studies haven’t found any benefit from the treatment.

Acupuncture can be an effective addition to other treatments you may be receiving for your condition. Or it might be used on its own as a way to relieve your symptoms. It’s important to talk with your doctor about whether acupuncture would be right for you before trying it out on your own—you could harm yourself if you don’t get professional guidance first!

Side effects from acupuncture are generally minor, including soreness and minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted.

Acupuncture needles are inserted into the body at specific points to stimulate or redirect the flow of energy, called chi. This may result in one or more of the following side effects:

• Minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted
• Soreness at point of insertion
• Scraping of skin above point of insertion (called “deqiang” in Chinese) and/or swelling around it (called “zhengqi”)

Some people experience a burning sensation when acupuncture is first applied, tingling and numbness that can last for an hour or two after treatment is finished. Other possible side effects include nausea and diarrhea, dizziness, headache and increased blood pressure or heart rate.

Accupuncture is basically safe in certain conditions and patients

Acupuncture is generally safe when done by an appropriately trained practitioner using clean-needle technique and sterile single-use needles.

Because acupuncture has been shown to be a safe treatment for some conditions, it’s important to find a highly qualified acupuncturist who has experience treating pregnant women. The American Pregnancy Association says that acupuncture may be safe during pregnancy, but that you should speak with your doctor first before undergoing any treatments while pregnant. The evidence suggests that acupuncture might provide some relief for people with osteoarthritis and headaches, according to Healthline.com

Conclusion

Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that involves inserting needles into the skin at various points on the body. It is generally safe when done by an appropriately trained practitioner using clean-needle technique and sterile single-use needles. Acupuncture may be safe during pregnancy, but more research is needed before making this recommendation for all pregnant women or those who might become pregnant soon after starting treatment with acupuncture.