Low Back Pain Treatment in Mooresville, NC

Common Causes of Low Back Pain We Treat

Low back pain can come from multiple drivers, including:

• Muscle strain or chronic tension

• Poor posture or prolonged sitting

• Joint irritation (facet joints / SI mechanics)

• Disc irritation or degenerative changes

• Arthritis or inflammation patterns

• Sports/overuse strain

• Stress-related muscle guarding

The key is identifying your pattern—because the right treatment plan depends on whether your pain is more muscular, joint-based, inflammatory, or mechanically driven.

Acupuncture is one of the most researched natural therapies for chronic pain conditions and is widely used to support pain relief and function.

1) Reduces pain and improves mobility

When pain decreases and muscles release, many people notice easier bending, walking, and sitting tolerance.

2) Relaxes tight muscles and “guarding” patterns

Low back pain often involves protective tension in the lumbar muscles, glutes, hip flexors, and hamstrings—especially after strain or prolonged sitting.

3) Supports circulation to irritated tissues

Better local circulation can reduce stiffness and help recovery when back pain is tied to strain and tissue overload.

4) Helps calm the nervous system when pain becomes chronic

Persistent pain can sensitize the nervous system. Treatment aims to reduce that “always on” pain response over time.

Source: NCCIH — Acupuncture: Effectiveness and Safety
Source: Vickers et al. — Acupuncture for Chronic Pain (Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis)

How Acupuncture Helps Low Back Pain

Your plan may include:

1) Targeted acupuncture for low back + hip mechanics

We treat the low back and the connected tension chain—hips, glutes, hamstrings, and core stabilizers.

2) Movement and posture assessment

Back pain is often a pattern problem: prolonged sitting, weak stabilizers, tight hip flexors, altered gait, poor lifting mechanics.

3) Naturopathic support (when appropriate)

We may address contributors such as inflammation load, nutrient status, sleep, and stress physiology to support long-term recovery.

4) Practical home strategies

Simple supports may include heat guidance, mobility drills, posture cues, and pacing strategies that reduce flare-ups.

Our Approaches at Balance Naturopathic & Acupuncture

• Detailed history (onset, triggers, patterns, past imaging if available)

• Posture/movement assessment

• Identification of the tension chain driving pain

• Acupuncture treatment (most patients receive treatment on visit 1)

• A clear plan for frequency and progression

What to Expect at Your Visit

How Many Sessions Are Typically Needed?

Common starting ranges (adjusted to your case):

• Acute back pain: 4–6 treatments

• Chronic back pain: 8–12 treatments

Your plan depends on severity, chronicity, mobility limits, stress/sleep load, and how your body responds.

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Schedule Your Back Pain Consultation

If back pain is limiting your work, workouts, or sleep, don’t wait until it becomes your new normal. We’ll help you calm pain, restore movement, and build a plan that supports long-term comfort.