BACK & HIP PAIN

What Causes Back and Hip Pain?

Pain may arise from injury, arthritis, poor posture, nerve irritation, or repetitive strain. In Chinese medicine, pain develops when circulation becomes blocked — preventing tissues from receiving adequate blood flow and nourishment.

Acupuncture works to restore proper movement of blood and energy so the body’s natural healing processes can resume.

Common conditions we treat include:

• Lower back pain and lumbar strain

• Sciatica and nerve compression

• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

• Hip bursitis and labral irritation

• Arthritis and inflammatory joint pain

• Postural tension related to desk or computer work

• Sports injuries and overuse syndromes

If you’re looking for effective back and hip pain relief in Keene, NH, we take an individualized approach designed to treat not just your symptoms — but the underlying patterns causing your pain.

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How Acupuncture Helps Relieve Pain

Acupuncture supports pain relief and healing by:

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• Stimulating the release of endorphins — your body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals

• Increasing circulation and oxygen flow to injured tissues

• Reducing inflammation and muscle tightness

• Calming the nervous system and decreasing pain sensitivity

• Promoting tissue repair and faster recovery

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To enhance results for back and hip pain, treatment may also include:

• Cupping therapy to release muscle tension

• Gua sha for fascial and soft-tissue mobilization

• Infrared heat therapy for deep muscle relaxation

• Moxibustion to improve circulation and warm cold-dominant pain patterns

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When appropriate, we may also recommend Chinese herbal medicine or targeted nutritional guidance to support healing from the inside out.

All treatments are gentle, personalized, and adjusted based on how your body responds over time.

 

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A Gentle Alternative to Surgery or Long-Term Medications

Many patients have already tried or been offered:

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• Cortisone injections

• NSAIDs or muscle relaxants

• Surgery as a last resort

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While these interventions can sometimes help short term, they may also carry side effects or fail to address underlying causes of chronic pain. Acupuncture offers a non-invasive, research-supported alternative that works with your body — not against it — to restore circulation and reduce inflammation naturally.

Clinical studies consistently show acupuncture to be especially effective for chronic lower-back pain, both alone and when combined with conventional treatments.

 

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TESTIMONIALS

“Acupuncture has given so much relief from chronic, sometimes debilitating back pain.”
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“After struggling with lower back pain for most of my adult life and trying chiropractic care, physical therapy, and medications, acupuncture finally brought meaningful relief.

— Patient testimonial

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“After struggling with chronic hip pain from bursitis and hamstring injuries, I found that regular acupuncture provided the most lasting relief. My discomfort is greatly reduced, and my overall quality of life has improved tremendously.”

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— Patient testimonial

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Ready to Move Freely Again?

You don’t have to push through pain or put your life on hold. Whether your goal is to garden comfortably, play with your kids, enjoy hikes, or simply sleep through the night without discomfort, acupuncture can help you move forward.

Book your consultation or call 603-903-0203 to begin personalized acupuncture care for back and hip pain in Keene, NH.