Acupuncture has strong evidence for both acute and chronic low back pain — often outperforming standard care alone. At Omega in NE Calgary, we use it both as a stand-alone treatment and as a way to unlock progress when exercise alone isn't moving the needle.
Treatment involves the placement of fine, sterile needles at specific points along the back, hips, and limbs. Most patients describe it as a light tap followed by a deep, warm sensation — and many feel an immediate drop in pain.
Acupuncture works through multiple pathways: modulating the central nervous system's pain processing, improving local circulation, reducing muscle guarding, and influencing autonomic balance. The result is often a meaningful drop in pain levels with no side effects.
Combined with manual therapy and a graded exercise plan, acupuncture is one of the most reliable tools we have for stubborn back pain. Book a session to see what a properly designed plan can do.