I am a practicing acupuncturist and have treated dozens of back pain cases over the years. Acupuncture can be of great benefit for patients suffering pain and stiffness from arthritis, stenosis, disk injury, and other causes of this syndrome. Since we do not manipulate vertebra it is safe for neck pain from the same cause. I would agree with the need for lots of water and trace minerals. A product called Perque, made from quercetin, can be an effective analgesic for this type of pain too. It has been my experience that acupuncture us about 90% effective in relieving the pain and stiffness associated with this condition in the neck and back. Nerve pain responds especially well to the technique if applied correctly.
Bob
