Acupuncture for Back Pain in NYC
Back pain can make it hard to work, sleep or stay active. At Soho Acupuncture Center in Lower Manhattan, near SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy, Diem Truong, L.Ac., offers custom treatment plans for people dealing with back pain, on its own or alongside care from their doctor.
Book Your Appointment or call 212-274-8226.
What People Come to Us For
- Stubborn lower back pain that keeps coming back
- Upper back tension and pain
- Pain after working out or an injury
- Muscle spasms and tightness
- Difficulty bending, sitting or moving
- Hip pain or sciatica
Results vary from person to person, and we'll be honest with you about what we think can help.
How We Treat Back Pain
Your plan is based on your pain, your history and what you've already tried. It may include:
- Acupuncture: thin, sterile, single-use needles placed at points chosen for you
- Electroacupuncture (E-stim): gentle electrical stimulation through the needles, when appropriate
- Moxa (moxibustion): a traditional warming therapy using the herb mugwort
- Cupping: suction cups used to help relieve muscle tightness
- Tui Na massage: a hands-on massage from Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Shockwave therapy: focused electrohydraulic pulses for stubborn, localized pain
- Chinese herbs: a formula tailored to you, if it fits your needs
What the Research Says
Research supports acupuncture for some types of long-lasting lower back pain. The American College of Physicians recommends it as a first-line, non-drug option for chronic low-back pain. The evidence is weaker for sudden, recent back pain.
What to Expect
- Assess. Diem asks about your pain, your movement and any past treatment.
- Treat. Treatment usually begins at your first visit.
- Plan. Diem talks with you about next steps. Results usually come from a series of treatments rather than one visit.
When to See a Doctor First
Please get medical care right away if your back pain comes with numbness in the groin area, loss of bladder or bowel control, weakness in your legs, fever, or follows a serious fall or accident.
Common Questions
Do you only treat lower back pain?
No. We also see people for upper back, neck and shoulder pain.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your condition. Diem can talk with you about a plan at your first appointment.
What does it cost?
An acupuncture session is 60 minutes and costs $215. Shockwave therapy is $250 per session, with lower prices in packages.
Visit Us
Soho Acupuncture Center
217 Centre St., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
212-274-8226