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Acupuncture anyone?

Discussion in 'General' started by eggfooyoung, Oct 20, 2022.

  1. eggfooyoung

    eggfooyoung You no eat more!

    I've been dealing with back and neck pain for a while now, and have been to the chiropractor for treatment, which helps, but acupuncture seems to help even more.

    It's an odd feeling to say the least, but it feel much better walking out than it does walking in.
     
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  2. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    i've had it for knee and back pain. it helps but not as good as cold plunging
     
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  3. BC

    BC Well-Known Member

    I've got issues with both. Plates and screws in the neck. Recently had a pretty bad episode with my neck, in a panic I ordered this inflatable collar for traction. Immediate relief.

    Good luck. Being in pain all day sucks.
     
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  4. sdg

    sdg *

    Hell yes.
     
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  5. Banditracer

    Banditracer Dogs - because people suck

    Have you tried getting a massage ? I've been dealing with back pain for years and 3-4 years ago I tried getting a massage and made a huge difference, got me hooked and my wife too. We both have a standing appointment once a week. She goes today after work, I go tomorrow morning.
     
  6. eggfooyoung

    eggfooyoung You no eat more!

    I'm too scared to to be honest. I really don't want to be massaged in to more discomfort.
     
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  7. BigBird

    BigBird blah

    Me 2, well unless you're Deshaun Watson.

    I usually try Eastern Medicine before all else. Glad Western world is coming to terms that there's something to it.
     
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  8. Banditracer

    Banditracer Dogs - because people suck

    Gotta say I've never heard of someone afraid of getting a massage before.
     
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  9. CBRRRRR999

    CBRRRRR999 Well-Known Member

    I'd be open to it. I'm only able to work and walk because of the following.
    Massage, homemade high concentration CBD ointment, inversion table, Chiro, lidocaine patches.
    3 herniated discs and a lot of broken bones and rebuilt joints from a youth well spent.
    Can't do NSAIDs anymore as they interfere with other meds.
    Can't do pain meds because it never ended up well for me.
     
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  10. pro69ss

    pro69ss Well-Known Member

    I tried it 2 times and it’s not for me . Been through chiropractor, massages, pain management doctor. I found relief dry needling from my physical therapist.
     
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  11. iagsxr

    iagsxr Well-Known Member

    I started acupuncture a little over a year ago. Absolutely love it. Went every week or so at first. Now once a month or two and I'm good. I saw benefits immediately, but if you Google it it will tell you to expect it to take two or three treatments to see results.

    Also have started getting regular massages. I've used three different massage therapists. You tell them what pressure you're comfortable with. My first therapist was a young girl who couldn't go hard enough. Had my current therapist start out at her medium hard and ended up having her back the pressure off a little bit. I'm sore the day after but feel fantastic from the second day on. She's also shown me some specific stretches to target the tight spots she finds. Stretching keeps me way better between appointments.

    Just recently started float therapy on a whim more than anything else. Thought it would be relaxing. The float places say it helps with pain. I'm was kind of like whatever, didn't see how that would work. It does. I'm going to float this afternoon as a matter of fact, super looking forward to it.
     
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  12. John Branch

    John Branch 90125

    Had acupuncture today for the first time, felt like I was levitating and an adjustment from chiropractor. Feel the best in a long time!! Now doing colon prep for colonoscopy tomorrow at 12, 1 extreme to another!
     
  13. ChemGuy

    ChemGuy Harden The F%@# Up!

    PCP and coke. If you cant feel it doesnt hurt.

    The coke is there for the 'extra' energy and the fun factor.

    Add in some mushrooms occasionally if you really want to have a good time.
     
  14. 27

    27 Well-Known Member

    damn man! When you coming down again?!?:D
     
  15. auminer

    auminer Renaissance Redneck

    My brother-from-another-mother!:beer:

    I'm getting a scope looking at things from the other direction at noon tomorrow!

    Funniest thing is, I'm posting this from the throne.... which is probably where you're reading it! :crackup::crackup::crackup:
     
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  16. John Branch

    John Branch 90125

    Too funny,butt not funny
     
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  17. John Branch

    John Branch 90125

    Just need to remember to use the bathrooms that have a bidet, ours upstairs does not!! Need to install one up there !! Makes butt feel better :clap:
     
  18. pickled egg

    pickled egg Well-Known Member

    Mouthy assholes…
     
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  19. John Branch

    John Branch 90125

    All I see is a couple kernels of corn, all cleared already!! Guess I can skip tomorrow’s blasting session?! lol when the wife asked how is it going ? I told her I bailed and poured in the sink and ate dinner. She said oh well , I said I’m already clean and clear :crackup:
     
  20. eggfooyoung

    eggfooyoung You no eat more!

    Oddly enough, I ended up getting a massage and it ended up being more effective in treatment my pain long term. Now I just go as needed and tell them the three knots in my traps are the root cause.
     

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