Back Pain Acupuncture

Acupunture For Back Pain Treatment

Our Melbourne Location is in Moonee Ponds
Wondering if acupuncture is the right therapy for you? We get it!

Many of our clients find their way to us because conventional medicine wasn’t the right solution for them and alternative treatments such as acupuncture, cupping and Chinese Medicine was the last thing to try.

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Natural Solutions For Chronic Back Pain

One of the most frustrating things is not being able to participate in activities you enjoy because your body isn’t cooperating. Many people, have to miss out on life because of debilitating lower back pain.

Often health professionals can only suggest to avoid certain activities or recommend painkillers and ice.

For us who love walking, gardening, golf and other activities this is simply not a valid solution!

The good news is that once you understand the typical causes of low back pain & sciatica, you can do something about it with the health services we deliver.

How Acupuncture Helps Back Pain

Once you understand what is actually causing your low back pain, you can actually do a lot to avoid the things that caused it. We’ve been helping active adults with these types of problems for years and once we’ve been able to identify the root cause of the problem we’ve been able to help thousands of people get better through safe, effective care without giving up the activities they love or the use of drugs or surgery.

We also want you to experience the profound and immediate pain relief that most of our patients get at this initial appointment.

We do value the care that we provide and if we believe you are a good candidate for care then of course we will then make our recommendations for proceeding.

There is absolutely no obligation to continue after this initial evaluation and treatment and you will leave knowing the game plan for long lasting relief.

We look forward to helping you on your journey to GET BACK TO A PAIN-FREE LIFE.

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Initial Back Assessment And Treatment

Specialised Testing: Our full neuro-muscular exam exploring all potential causes of your condition
Initial Treatment: Acupuncture & targeted muscle-strengthening bodywork
Report of Findings: A thorough explanation of what we find from your exam and what to do about it. Total appointment time is 1 hour.

In our opinion, acupuncture is one of the best treatments for back pain as it:

Can get in to where the problems really are. Other therapies like massage can only work at a superficial muscular level.
Doesn’t just create a local healing affect in the area of pain. It creates a global healing affect by reprogramming your body’s central nervous system to reduce the pain and start fixing the problem. It literally kick-starts your body’s natural healing process again. It also reduces the need to take any pain killers or anti-inflammatories that can damage your stomach if you use them too long.
Has collateral benefits. Getting acupuncture brings a whole raft of other health benefits as well. There’s usually improvements to some other health issues you may have and you’ll feel great and relaxed.
Requires no home exercises for you to do. You just have to lie on the bed while we work our magic.
Can be combined with cupping therapy if required for an improved result.

Evidence of how acupuncture can assist with pain relief and management is here.

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Causes of Back Pain

Back pain is generally caused by either spine-related problems or through injuries.

Herniated or slipped discs – the soft tissue between your discs has popped out putting pressure on nerves resulting in pain. This is most commonly due to wear and tear.
Degenerative discs – the soft tissue between the discs wears down to bone rubbing on bone.
Spinal stenosis – your spinal canal has narrowed putting pressure on your nerves.
Pinched nerve – usually caused by a herniated disc or a bone spur.
Arthritis – this weakens your joints and ligaments and can cause a disc to move forward over a vertebra.
Impact injuries from accidents or falls leading to muscle strain, tear and also bone fractures.
Lifting injuries that cause microtears in the muscles and ligaments of the back.

Back Pain Symptoms

Pain in the lower back, hips and buttocks.
Referred pain down the leg sometimes to the foot.
Numbness or tingling down the leg into the foot – sciatica.
Pain is worse after periods of sitting or standing and often relieved by walking.
Often ongoing.

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What People Are Saying About Us

    
 
 
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   Matt Wong 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Sandra in Emperor's Acupuncture, she is very patient and willing to discuss your needs/issue. Will advise you what may be better for yourself. But not asking you to pay more for her treatment. I guess it is what you dont normally see these days any more..
  
 
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   Viv K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Sandra is very knowledgeable and professional, effective treatment on my long term pain. Great thank you to her and highly recommend her to others.
  
 
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   Lindelwa Maposa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Sandra since 2020 and acupuncture with her has had so many amazing results for me over the years. Initially I was seeing her to manage my back pain after having tried several other treatments and the results with acupuncture were absolutely amazing. Pain I’d been feeling for years went away. Last year we discussed me wanting to get pregnant which was proving difficult with my PCOS that disrupted the regularity of my cycle and ovulation and we also discussed me wanting to lose weight as I was really unhappy with my weight. I decided I’d do the weight loss program and then once I was happy with my weight I’d start the fertility program. To my surprise just as I was coming to the end of weight loss program I fell pregnant and it turned out the weight loss helped to normalize my hormone levels which resulted in a more regular cycle and ovulation. I then went straight into acupuncture for my pregnancy and I truly believe this was instrumental in me achieving a natural birth with no complications, resulting in a beautiful baby boy. I highly recommend Sandra, she is an expert in Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and medicinal herbs. I found her to be incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about fertility,  weight loss and pain management. Her expertise and compassionate care made all the difference. Thank you, Sandra!
  
 
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   Jessica Ciantar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sandra was wonderful in helping us to fall pregnant. We had two sessions and had success and then continued through our first semester to help avoid miscarriage and with morning sickness. She’s also helped a few of my family members as well :)
  
 
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   Rachel Lim 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In my experience, the results of the treatments were amazing. I started off with the weight loss program with Dr Sandra and Dr Jesse and lost 10kg. After that, I went on the fertility program. Dr Sandra helped me prepare for pregnancy and throughout my 9 months of pregnancy, helped support my pregnancy and ease my pregnancy symptoms. Now I am back for the weight loss program to lose the weight gain from childbirth. They are my trusted Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioners, to help me stay in good health.
  
 
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   Ashley Mora 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emperors acupuncture where do I start but AMAZING I started seeing Sandra for fertility treatment as nothing was working for us for nearly 12 months so wanted to try alternative medicine and we are PREGNANT!!! Due in September 2023 not only did this acupuncture treatment help us with fertility but made my energy levels better and my cycle improved better than it’s ever been! Cannot recommend Sandra enough she is so patient and kind and nothing is ever too much or a bother I’ve taken stacks of her cards and given them to all my friends and family!
  
 
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   Sheree Ross 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have found Dr. Sandra an excellent acupuncturist . I had a bad left foot, damaged for many years and i heard from a friend about her so decided to give the clinic a try. So I went in every week for 2 months and I found relief from my pain straight away on the first treatment! Now I can exercise and walk properly again and even wear high heels which I couldn’t do for years! So thank you Dr. Sandra. I cant recommended you enough  to all my family and friends.
  
 
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   Clorinda A 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Sandra is highly skilled in her practice and is one of the kindest and most delightful people you will ever meet. I highly recommend her services.
  
 
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   Liz Cocolaras 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Dr Sandra and can not thank her enough for helping me through my weight loss journey! in under 5 months I've lost and maintained over 10kgs. couldn't of done it without her!