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Hi All, 3 Spine Surgeons Want To Fuse The Balance Of My Back, I Had A Lumbar Fusion In 2009.

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Williamsport, PA

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2023 - Degenerative Disc Disease. Spine falling apart. Trying acupuncture as opposed to surgery.

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Has anyone tried acupuncture, and did you have good results?

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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member

August 5, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I tried it and I wasted $100.00 a sitting. It did nothing.

August 5, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Acupuncture is a wonderful tool for all ailments but it’s an ongoing treatment…. You need to keep doing it for it to be effective. Once you stop, the symptoms come back.

August 21, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Most of the the time when the needles are inserted,,,,,,,I dont even feel them. There are a few times when they were inserted in "certain spots" ( head, hand, and mainly areas where there is no or little muscle or fatty tissue), there is needle pain but, it goes away in seconds. I recomend acupuncture for ANYONE who is in any kind of chronic pain. Like I have said before,,,,,,,,,"I swear by acupuncture and, I LOVE IT !!!!!

August 20, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yeah we don’t have a tub either. I have to walk next door to Momma’s house for a real soak. A chiropractor once told me to dissolve 1 cup epsom salt in 1 cup warm water. Then take a wash cloth and soak up the water and place on the area that is is sore. Something to keep in your Spondy toolbox.

August 10, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Pam, I don't care what anyone says, my full and 100% believe that accupuncture helps!! I went to an accupuncturist that was doing it for more than 30 years..she knew her stuff!! It helped on so many levels. Opened channels that had been blocked and actually relaxed muscles that are in a constant state of tension. I wish I could start going again weekly! And an LMT. Easier to spell than masseuse ☺️🤣😂

August 5, 2023

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