Chronic Back Pain That Medication Isn't Fixing?
Acupuncture reduces pain and inflammation at the source — without drugs, injections, or surgery.
Same-week appointments often available
Back Pain
Does this sound like you?
If you recognize yourself in this list, an evaluation will tell you exactly what's going on — and whether acupuncture can help.
Book an evaluation- Persistent aching or stiffness in the lower, mid, or upper back.
- Pain that worsens after prolonged sitting, standing, or activity.
- Muscle tightness or spasms that return repeatedly.
- Back pain that has lingered for weeks or months.
- Pain that hasn't fully resolved with other treatments.
About Back Pain
What you should know
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek acupuncture — and one of the conditions with the strongest clinical evidence supporting its use. Acupuncture works through several mechanisms: it stimulates the release of endorphins and other natural pain-modulating chemicals, reduces local inflammation in affected tissue, restores normal nerve signaling in chronically sensitized pain pathways, and improves blood flow to injured or degenerated structures. The result is not just short-term relief — it's a shift in the underlying physiology that sustains improvement between sessions.
Our approach
How Acupuncture Treats Back Pain
Your acupuncturist will take a full history and assess both the physical and constitutional factors contributing to your back pain. Treatment involves the precise placement of fine needles at specific points along the lower back, sacrum, and related meridians — as well as distal points that influence the spinal region through the nervous system. Depending on your presentation, adjunct techniques like cupping, electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture), or gua sha may be added to address deeper muscle tension and improve tissue circulation. Most patients feel a meaningful reduction in pain and improved mobility within 3–5 sessions. A structured course of care typically involves 8–12 sessions, with frequency tapering as results accumulate.
Acupuncture may be appropriate for you if you have chronic or recurring low back, mid-back, or upper back pain, back pain from muscle tension, disc degeneration, facet joint dysfunction, or spinal stenosis, pain that hasn't fully resolved with chiropractic, physical therapy, or medication, or back pain related to stress, poor sleep, or systemic inflammation. We accept most major insurance plans and offer self-pay rates. New patients receive a full intake and evaluation.
What patients say
Real people, real recoveries
“I was impressed with the compassion and professionalism today. I really appreciated the sense of humor that helps to relax.”
“Every chiropractor and massage therapist I’ve seen here has been exceptional!”
“I couldn’t recommend Chiropractic Remedy more. In fact I have recommended it to many of my friends.”
Start Addressing Your Back Pain at the Root.
Our licensed acupuncturists at Chiropractic Remedy will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific pattern of back pain. Located in Burbank, CA — serving Glendale, Pasadena, and the greater Los Angeles area. Call (747) 245-5421 or book online.
Mon – Thu 8am – 7pm · Friday 8am – 4pm · Saturday 9am – 2pm
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